Apple warns of iTunes Gift Card Scam


Apple describes the typical scam:

The victim receives a call instilling panic and urgency to make a payment by purchasing iTunes Gift Cards from the nearest retailer (convenience store, electronics retailer, etc.). After the cards have been purchased, the victim is asked to pay by sharing the 16-digit code on the back of the card with the caller over the phone.

I first heard about this a month or so ago. Someone claimed to be the IRS and they had to pay back taxes in iTunes credit or else they go to jail or something. That's crazy, but there are probably more credible scams going on.