Arthur Papyan, media expertIt writes:.
"Warning. Fraud Iphone Blocking Campaign on Telegram.
Recently, there is an increase in fraud that is aimed at iPhone users, especially on Telegram platform. The cheaters can block your device, steal or delete data and demand a ransom with threats.
Option 1: Love fraud
This scheme is based on a cheater's love for love. The fraudsters are connected to users in Telegram, presenting a possible acquaintance. After chatting and trusting for some time, they invent a story that they lost their phone and urgently needed to access their iCloud account, important photos or data to restore data.
They ask you to access their Apple ID from your iPhone: As soon as you do it, the cheater immediately changes the password of the Apple ID, activates the "Find My iPhone" function and blocks your device. Then they demand the ransom (in the cases I saw ranges from $ 100 to $ 600, related to the phone model), to unlock your phone.
Option 2: Labor Offer
In this scheme, the cheaters are connected with the victims, often through Telegram, presenting as a manager of the company and offering asleep as a test that is tested. They describe the working conditions, schedule and promised salary in detail, creating an atmosphere of trust. The main part of deception begins when they ask the user to get out of their own iCloud account and access the cheater provided by iCloud account, reasoning that it is necessary to access the appendix.
The victim, not doubting the deception, entered the entrance of the entrance to the entrance and password on his iPhone. As soon as these steps end, the iPhone is immediately blocked by the "Lost iPhone" message, followed by attempts to demand a ransom through Telegram.
Option 3: Game deceit, target, children
It is more alarming that such schemes are now targeting children. The fraudsters promise children free games, Roblox new topics (moder) or other attractive bonuses. They ask children to enter their Apple ID or other accounts, as if to get that "free" content.
Children, not in danger, their parents' iPhone / iPad enter the iclud data, which allows cheaters to block the device or steal personal data, photos, etc.
How to protect and what to do if you have already been deceived
Never enter someone else's Apple ID on your device. This is the most important rule. Your iPhone is designed to work with your personal Apple ID: Only trusted family members can share Apple ID.
Talk to your children. Explain the need for children online security. Teach them never share their passwords or account data for free games, moder or other promises. Warn them from suspicious links and strangers who make promises.
If your iPhone has been blocked
Apply Apple Support immediately. This is the only formal way to unlock your device.
Be prepared to submit evidence. You will be required to buy a device purchase (original box and receipt). This process can take up to a month, as it is developed by Apple's special section.
At the same time, I have never managed to disclose the phone, but I do not see any other option, and I categorically rule out the option of transferring the money they want.
Always be vigilant on online platforms. Your safety is in your hands. Share this information with your friends and family members so that they are also protected. "
