Event Brief
Apple Pay Scam Nearly Costs Woman $15,000
Filed: Apr 08, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: A woman was almost defrauded of $15,000 by a scammer posing as law enforcement after receiving a fake Apple Pay text.
WHO: A woman
WHAT: Received a fake Apple Pay text leading to a scam
WHEN: Apr 08, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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