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FBI urges iPhone users to delete scam texts immediately


The FBI is urging all 150 million iPhone users in the U.S. to immediately delete the messages and avoid clicking any suspicious links.

ATLANTA — A widespread texting scam targeting iPhone users may be more dangerous than initially believed, according to a new warning from the FBI. While many Americans have already received the texts, investigators say a new version of the scam includes a link that can infiltrate iPhones and steal personal information. The FBI is urging all 150 million iPhone users in the U.S. to immediately delete the messages and avoid clicking any suspicious links.

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