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TLDR
Criminals are using unsolicited FaceTime calls to impersonate Apple Support, banks, or financial institutions, pressuring victims into sharing card details, online banking credentials, Apple ID passwords, or one time passcodes. The scam...
How it works
Criminals are using unsolicited FaceTime calls to impersonate Apple Support, banks, or financial institutions, pressuring victims into sharing card details, online banking credentials, Apple ID passwords, or one time passcodes. The scam...
Red flags
- Unsolicited FaceTime call claiming to be Apple Support, your bank, or a financial institution Pressure to "verify" card numbers, banking credentials, or Apple ID over the call Request to share one time passcodes or install remote access software
What to do
- 1Hang up and contact the organization directly through its official website or app Never share passcodes, banking credentials, or card details on an inbound call Forward scre
Source
malwarebytes
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/07/warning-scammers-are-using-facetime-to-empty-bank-accountsFAQ
Is FaceTime Scams Impersonate Apple Support and Banks to Drain Accounts a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Unsolicited FaceTime call claiming to be Apple Support, your bank, or a financial institution Pressure to "verify" card numbers, banking credentials, or Apple ID over the call Request to share one time passcodes or install remote access software
What should I do first?
Hang up and contact the organization directly through its official website or app Never share passcodes, banking credentials, or card details on an inbound call Forward scre
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.