Dutchman lost more than 11,000 euros after calling ‘Apple’

A classic trick cost this Dutchman more than 11,000 euros, someone pretended to be an Apple employee by means of spoofing.

Unfortunately, it still happens that thousands of people are scammed every year for thousands of euros through spoofing. This type of scam ensures that a thief plays you, for example on the basis of a telephone conversation. This person is posing as someone from a large company.

Spoofing Apple

Often these types of scammers use a company like Microsoft. But in this case, someone pretended to be an Apple employee, a Dutchman fell for it and he was scammed out of more than 11,000 euros. The victim can whistle for his money, according to the Telegraaf†

Banks can often mean little in such a case. It comes down to the victim’s responsibility. Banks usually warn against these types of scams.

In this case, the ‘Apple’ employee called the man. He had to sit behind his computer, because there would be a data breach. The man gave the scammer access to his computer via TeamViewer. He managed to steal thousands of euros from the victim through a clever trick.

If someone calls you and pretends to be an employee of a company, always be extra vigilant. As soon as this person asks for your bank account or wants remote access to your computer or smartphone, refuse to cooperate and hang up.