{
  "id": 10687738,
  "title": "Warning about scam iPhone 18 deals that leave victims' bank accounts cleaned out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/warning-about-scam-iphone-18-deals-that-leave-victims-bank-accounts",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T12:10:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/09/29/warning-about-scam-iphone-18-deals-that-leave-victims-bank-accounts-cleaned-out/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scammers are targeting iPhone 18 buyers with fake websites offering the device at a 25% discount, according to cyber security experts. These fraudulent sites, found in multiple languages including Arabic, English, and Portuguese, appear to be legitimate sales outlets. Victims are reportedly enticed to provide personal information, including bank account details, in exchange for the discounted iPhone. Kaspersky, a cyber security firm, warns that these sites use convincing interfaces to trick users. Olga Altukhova, a senior web content analyst at Kaspersky, notes that consumers' excitement over new device releases can make them more vulnerable to these scams. The fake websites claim to offer pre-order options, different colors, and storage capacities not officially announced by Apple. Full refunds are also promised. To avoid falling victim, Kaspersky advises checking website authenticity, using dedicated payment methods, and being wary of offers that seem too good to be true or differ from official Apple announcements. The official pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max starts at Dh5,099 and Dh5,499, respectively.",
  "summary": "Scammers are using offers of discounted iPhone 18s on fake Arabic-language websites to clean out victims’ bank accounts, cyber security experts have warned. The launch of Apple’s latest phone has led to hundreds of customers queuing at Dubai Mal l to get one, with some hoping to be the first in the region. But the cyber security firm Kaspersky says it has found websites in several languages,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Scammers offer iPhone 18 at 25% discount via fake websites",
    "Fraudulent sites collect personal info, including bank details",
    "Kaspersky warns excitement makes consumers vulnerable to scams"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Warning about scam iPhone 18 deals that leave victims' bank accounts cleaned out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/warning-about-scam-iphone-18-deals-that-leave-victims-bank-accounts-10689949",
        "published": "2026-09-29T12:10:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}