Scammers Exploit Apple's New iPhone Launch with Fake Websites and Deals
Following Apple's September 9 launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the upcoming foldable iPhone Duo, online scammers have exploited consumer interest by creating fake shopping websites. These fraudulent sites mimic legitimate retailers using official product details, images, and AI-generated content to appear credible, offering fake discounts and early-access deals. Security researchers note a sharp rise in domain registrations containing Apple-related terms around launches, facilitating these scams that aim to collect payments or personal information from buyers.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, firstpost. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 16 Sept, 01:36 pm. Other outlets followed.