Security firm Kaspersky found fake Apple store sites using the new iPhone Duo as bait, with a 25% discount and a countdown timer to rush you.
Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale in India on October 23, 2026, and scammers are already using it as bait. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found fake websites that copy Apple's online store and offer big discounts. The goal is to collect personal details and set up fraud.
One fake site closely resembles Apple's official store and advertises 25% off the iPhone Duo. A countdown timer says buyers have only 30 minutes to claim the deal. That pressure is meant to stop you from checking who is really selling.
At checkout, the site collects contact and shipping details. It then says a manager will call later to confirm delivery and payment. Kaspersky warns that this step could lead to more attempts to get sensitive information or take your money.
Researchers also found fake pre-order sites that offer several languages and currencies. One claims to send customers to Apple's official website, but it does not. Another targets Portuguese-speaking buyers and asks for an email address and a WhatsApp-linked phone number, supposedly to check stock.
That last one matters because you do not need to buy anything to be at risk. Handing over contact details can be enough to invite phishing, which means fake messages meant to trick you, and other social engineering scams, where a stranger talks you into giving up information.
Anyone shopping online for the iPhone Duo or other premium phones should be careful, especially buyers in India and Portuguese-speaking markets. The phone starts at Rs 2,99,900 in India, so a steep discount may look tempting. Shoppers who buy only from Apple or an authorised retailer are in a much safer position.
The alert box above lists the steps. The main point is simple: confirm the seller before you enter anything, and treat a rushed, too-good deal as a warning sign. Kaspersky also suggests security software that can flag fraudulent websites and phishing links.
If you already gave details to a suspicious site, watch for unexpected calls, messages and emails asking for payments or more information. If you entered banking details, contact your bank right away.
The material does not say how many people have been caught or give the addresses of the fake sites. It also does not say whether more fake pages will appear. With demand high for a new phone, more copycats would not be surprising.
Buy the iPhone Duo only from Apple or an authorised retailer, and never share contact or bank details with a seller you cannot verify.
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