Apple Warns Users to Be Wary of Unsolicited FaceTime Calls
KnowBe4, Friday, July 31st, 2026
Apple flags a wave of scam FaceTime calls impersonating Apple Support to extract payment and banking details.
Apple is warning users about unsolicited FaceTime calls amid a wave of scams impersonating Apple Support, as reported by Malwarebytes.
Scammers tell the user there has been fraudulent activity or a technical problem with their account and trick the victim into handing over payment card details or banking credentials.
Video calls lend credibility that voice or email lures lack, which is what makes the channel effective. KnowBe4 covers what users should do when receiving such a call. The post is relevant to security awareness content covering non-email channels.