Lost Your iPhone? Beware Fake ‘Find My’ Messages Aiming to Steal Your Apple ID

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New warning for iPhone owners: Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says thieves are now hijacking Apple ID credentials from stolen devices — and they’re doing it through search results.

The scam plays on panic. You lose your iPhone. You rush to track it down. That’s when criminals strike.

Using the Find My feature, iPhone owners can send a custom lock-screen message with contact info. Scammers exploit this by sending fake emails or texts that look like they’re from Apple Support — complete with links claiming to show your phone’s location.

The exploit is simple on its face and relies on that initial panic after losing the phone. iPhone owners can send ...