Apple Pay scams: How to identify fake Apple Pay payments

Apple Pay scams are on the rise, with fake Apple Pay payment requests tricking more people into sending money or sharing personal information. In 2023, people reported about 5,000 cases of scammers impersonating Apple to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), resulting in $17 million in losses. Apple Pay scams are a serious problem, and it’s important to know how to spot and avoid them. In this article, we’ll explain how fake Apple Pay payments work, how to identify Apple Pay scams, and how to protect yourself from falling victim.