iPhone users must watch out for dangerous iCloud storage email that breaks into your Apple account

IPHONE owners have been warned about a vicious iCloud scam doing the rounds via email.

Fraudsters appear to be jumping on the iPhone‘s popularity – and right on time with the release of the new iPhone 16 too.

Action Fraud

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Action Fraud says it has received more than 1,800 reports of fake emails claiming that the recipient’s iCloud storage is about to run out.

Urgency is a common tactic used by fraudsters, designed to make people act without thinking.

Of course, fears of having no storage to back-up photos and videos could have this exact effect.

The emails urge users to upgrade their iCloud storage to avoid back-up issues.

When you open the link it takes you to a website that looks like a genuine Apple platform.

But it’s actually a fake that extracts your Apple ID login information as soon as you type it in and attempt to login.

“We’ve received over 1,800 reports about FAKE emails claiming that your iCloud storage is about to run out,” Action Fraud says.

“The emails are designed to lure people to genuine-looking websites that steal your Apple ID login details, as well as other personal and financial information.”

If you spot an email like this, the best thing to do is forward it to the UK’s scam checker service at report@phishing.gov.uk.

That way experts can investigate, block the sender and avoid others potentially falling victim to it.

Then you can delete the email.

Apple also advises customers to contact them directly, not via any emails or calls, if they’re unsure about any communications they’ve received.

“If you’re suspicious about an unexpected message, call or request for personal information, such as your email address, phone number, password, security code or money, it’s safer to presume that it’s a scam – contact that company directly if you need to,” the company says.