Scam
Device passcode sharing scam
Criminals use stolen iPhones to impersonate owners or their contacts and trick them into revealing device passcodes, then unlock phones to steal data or money.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
3/5
How likely a family or household is to encounter this risk in everyday digital life.
Harm Severity
4/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a family or household.
Household Susceptibility
3/5
How likely someone in a household is to trust, fall for, or be affected by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Scammers prey on the panic of losing a device to push you into urgent actions. Always verify the requester’s identity and never disclose your passcode.
Take Action
What To Do Next
- Warn family members not to share device passcodes over the phone
- Remind kids that no legitimate caller will ask for their phone password
- Enable Face ID/Touch ID and strong passcodes on all devices
- Report suspicious calls to Apple support or local authorities
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Source Trail
Recent Reporting
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