iPhone Duo scam alert
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has officially gone on sale on October 23, but scammers are already targeting buyers with fake discounts and preorder offers. Some sites promise discounts of up to 25%, while others ask buyers to share their contact details or WhatsApp numbers. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has identified fraudulent websites in multiple languages that imitate Apple’s style and use limited-time deals to pressure shoppers into sharing personal information. Kaspersky has warned buyers to be cautious of unofficial offers as they look to get their hands on the new device.
Because hype creates urgency and urgency lowers caution, “Scammers move fast when a flagship device hits the market,. For fraudsters, a flagship buyer is a high-value mark: someone already willing to spend big and therefore more likely to share personal or payment-related details.
These “offers” are not limited to English-speaking audiences. That is exactly why unofficial discounts, preorders, or ‘availability checks’ should be treated as red flags,” says Olga Altukhova, Senior Web Content Analyst at Kaspersky. In 2025, Kaspersky Premium received the “Approved” certification in Fake Shops Detection test by the leading testing lab AV-Comparatives. •Secure your payment information.
Kaspersky also identified examples of multilingual pages where users can select their preferred language. In one such case, a fake website showcased various features of the new device and invited users to place a preorder, even allowing them to choose the currency for the purchase. To make the offer appear credible, the site suggested that the user would supposedly be redirected to Apple’s official website — which, in reality, is not the case. Kaspersky researchers also uncovered a fraudulent offer aimed at Portuguese-speaking users. In this instance, the scammers tried to move the conversation to a messaging app from the outset, asking the victim to share the phone number linked to their WhatsApp account as well as their email address in order to check product availability. This tactic not only exposes the victim’s contact information, but also leaves them more vulnerable to further social engineering. These campaigns are designed to look credible, then push the target into a private exchange before they have time to verify anything. To shop for a new device without worrying about cyber threats, Kaspersky recommends that users: •Always purchase new products through official and reputable stores to avoid falling victim to fraudulent offers. •Check the authenticity of websites before entering personal data. Double-check URL formats and organizations name spellings. •Use a reliable security solution that detects fraudulent stores and blocks phishing links. To ensure advanced protection against increasingly complex cyber threats, Kaspersky actively amplifies its consumer solutions with AI-powered scam protection – a unified suite of technologies that combines machine learning-based anti-phishing algorithms, real-time behavior monitoring, accompanied by Data Leak and Identity Theft checkers. Use dedicated virtual cards or a dedicated payment service for online purchases to avoid exposing your credit card or bank account information. Store your credentials and financial data in a password manager for secure auto-fill and cross-device synchronization. •Enable multi-factor authentication and monitor accounts: Activate 2FA on IDs and financial apps and regularly review statements for unauthorized activity. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.