Pennsylvania woman loses $24K after falling for ‘Apple high alert’ text scam
A Pennsylvania woman lost $24,000 after falling victim to a text scam that claimed her Apple account was compromised. The scammer instructed her to withdraw her money and wire it to a different account for safety. Authorities warn that this type of fraud is becoming increasingly common and urge individuals to be cautious of any requests to wire money.
- ▪The victim received a text message stating 'Apple high alert' regarding her account.
- ▪She was told to wire her money to protect it from hackers, which she did.
- ▪The funds were quickly transferred to a bank account in China, and recovery is unlikely.
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Business Pennsylvania woman loses $24K after falling for ‘Apple high alert’ text scam By Ariel Zilber Published May 18, 2026, 8:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Pennsylvania woman who thought she was protecting her money instead wired $24,000 straight into the hands of scammers after falling for a sophisticated text-based con that police say is spreading across the country. “It started with a text message that said, Apple high alert,” the woman, identified only as Barbara, told WGAL. The message warned that money had allegedly been stolen from her account and instructed her to call a phone number if she did not authorize the transaction.
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