Warning Against Fake E-Commerce Sites Targeting the iPhone Duo Launch

With the release of the iPhone Duo, Apple's first step into the foldable phone market, fraudsters have begun targeting consumers through fake websites offering discounts and pre-order deals. Security experts advise shopping only through official channels.

The official release of Apple's new foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has paved the way for fraudsters to target consumers seeking early access. An English-language fake website mimicking Apple's visual identity displays a countdown timer indicating that 30 minutes remain for the offer alongside a claim of a 25 percent discount, creating a false sense of urgency. While these sites do not immediately request card details during the checkout phase, they state that a customer representative will contact the user to confirm delivery conditions, which can lead to financial losses down the road.

Similarly, other fake pages designed in multiple languages where users can select their currency offer pre-order options, creating the illusion of directing users to Apple's official website. Security experts recommend that users purchase new devices only through official and reliable channels to avoid cyber threats, check site reliability before entering personal information, use effective security solutions, and enable multi-factor authentication.