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‘Cheap iPhone deal’: warning over scam sites selling latest Apple mobiles
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Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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The Guardian Business
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The Guardian Business 22 hours ago

‘Cheap iPhone deal’: warning over scam sites selling latest Apple mobiles

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Criminals exploit demand for iPhone 18 Pro and foldable Duo to trick people eager to get their hands on one Apple has just launched a range of new iPhones, including a foldable handset, just as you decide it is time to replace your own ageing mobile. But you balk at the £1,199 price tag for the cheapest of the new options. Searching online for a better price with the words “cheap”, “iPhone” and “deal”, you come across a website which offers an iPhone 18 Pro for a couple of hundred pounds less than the Apple site. You pay for the new phone via a bank transfer and wait for it to arrive. Continue reading...

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