Apple and Amazon users: Beware this new ‘unauthorized charge’ scam

Insight summary

• •A new scam impersonating Apple and Amazon uses fake pop-ups to warn users of an unauthorized $149.99 charge.
• •The scam pop-ups appear on compromised websites or through malicious redirects and ads.
• •Pop-ups mimic Apple and Amazon’s design, including transparent backgrounds displaying cloned sites.
• •Users are urged to call a phone number to 'resolve' the issue, which leads to phishing for personal data or money.
• •The scam uses psychological tactics such as urgency and familiarity with Apple/Amazon accounts to deceive victims.
• •The scam was exposed by cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes as a phishing phishing attempt.
• •Users should be cautious and verify communication directly through official channels to avoid falling victim.