Apple Cash
Coverage of Apple Cash in the Nexus archive.
- [US]Apple cash scam or not?
A user received $300 in Apple Cash and is being contacted by multiple numbers requesting its return. Apple support claimed the user cannot lose the money, but the user remains uncertain and is advised to contact their bank for a three-way call with support.
- Marvelous Retro Games (instagram) - scammed me for over 1k
A user was scammed for $1,415 by @marvelousretrogames on Instagram after attempting to purchase discounted Pokémon boxes. Despite PayPal and Zelle blocking the transactions, the scammer convinced the user to send money via Apple Cash before disappearing.
- [US] Apple Cash Scam - Green Card Bank gave wrong info
A user received a scam involving Apple Cash through Green Card Bank, where a sender sent and immediately requested $79. Apple support advised returning the funds despite the user's concerns about it being a scam, citing possible honest error. The user criticized the bank's lack of protection against potential chargebacks.
- I got scammed trying to buy my grandson a birthday gift.
A grandmother was scammed after sending money for shipping costs for a free compound bow via Apple Cash. The scammer initially provided photos and videos of the bow but later demanded more money, revealing the fraud. Investigations found multiple accounts using the same name and scam method.
- (USA) Bank of America & Apple Cash scam
A person fell victim to a scam involving Bank of America and Apple Cash, where they were tricked into attempting to transfer funds to a fake account. The scammer claimed their bank account was under investigation and pressured them to move money to Apple Cash, which was blocked. They later realized the fraud and were advised to file a police report.
- Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature
Apple is introducing a new Siri in Camera feature that allows users to split restaurant bills by pointing their iPhone at the bill and selecting their order through Apple Cash. The feature was announced by Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.