Apple warns that scammers are using FaceTime to target iPhone and iPad users and attempt to drain bank accounts. The company says the scheme relies on social engineering, with callers posing as representatives from a trusted organization such as Apple Support or another entity. Victims are contacted by phone or other means and are guided through steps intended to make them disclose sensitive information. Apple states that scammers may ask for sign-in credentials, security codes, and financial details. A key part of the deception is that scammers can fake Apple’s phone number, a practice known as caller ID spoofing, making it appear that the call is coming from Apple. After obtaining the information, scammers can attempt to access accounts or otherwise move money out of victims’ banking services. The reporting also notes that the scam has been linked to cases in which bank accounts are emptied. Apple’s warning focuses on the need for users to be cautious about unsolicited calls and to avoid sharing account credentials or security codes in response to requests made through FaceTime or other communication channels.