Unfortunately some services like medical etc use texts to let you know / remind you of your appointment(s). Mind you they often need to be reminded to not send links...
@@p-can5487 I get in the iMessage sometimes like it’s supposedly from the postal service that I got something that they need for me to get my address right n so if I tap on the link n put in my correct address they can deliver it to me but I don’t do that I report it to spam n delete it
If you think about it, the unknown messages folder IS JUST THAT! Google's spam folder will still have to be scanned through to make sure you are not deleting anything from someone you know - here you are doing just the same thing, except it's called 'unknown messages', which it not only technically correct, but more user friendly to boot - which is always an APPLE trait!!!
@@gbsailing9436Google Messages does a better job at knowing what is actually spam vs Apple's catch all approach of just putting anything not in your contacts in a separate folder.
@@megatronskneecap there is a saying; "you can walk away from a conversation leaving a person wondering whether you're an idiot or not, or you can open your mouth and remove all doubt from their minds." not having an iPhone, and not knowing anything about them you won't know all the technological security advancements that Apple has implemented - which then having brought to better user security to market, Google and Samsung have had to duplicate and install on their phones to make their user experience secure. For example: when you pay for an item with Apple Pay using your phone or watch, you are not handing over your credit card details to the merchant. You are only giving the merchant a unique ID identifying number that Apple assigns solely to you and your phone or watch, and is linked with your bank account - not the credit card number. So this means that contactless payments via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are totally secure and cannot be scanned or traced back to your account by a third-party standing nearby. This is only one example of the many security features that Apple has implemented which then have had to be copied duplicated by Samsung and Google to keep in the so-called race for Customer security. Clearly, you need to engage your brain prior to making comment, and read my comment above more critically - and acknowledge its factual correctness instead of shooting your mouth off.
There is ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE I can go to report Apple problems now that the website no longer enables doing so. I am not a developer so I cannot report using the app. either.
@@ekiM2K I have been having issues since 18.2.1 and not only with battery but also with opening hidden apps not opening and some apps change place without me moving them
I've been getting a number of these messages over the past couple months. Immediately delete them but I wish Apple would allow you to choose what can be classified as junk. Seems like it just randomly gives you that option.
Got a link as part of iMessage that I needed to get the info on, I normally wouldn’t but stupidity rain and did. The link worked without issue, Norton didn’t flag it, but think might have been a screen scraper. Any suggestions on how to find it and remove??
Hey Aaron, I think you could have told people about the function at around 03:14. Here under 'unknown messages' you can go in and ask to 'select messages' and have an option to delete straight away without having to go open each message and read it - and possibly accidentally click on the message. The beauty here is that if your iPhone doesn't recognised the number you can delete a whole list of them right off the bat - never even opening them. Thanks for all your content.
Yep. My phone has been super slow and glitched after the latest update. I am almost certain i have some sort of malware. I never click any links but there is something no right.
on the filter instructions under 18.2.1 it is now a heading of message filtering and below that it says unknown& Spam, click on this and get to a new settings screen where your filter unknown sends slider is lcoated.
It's not a bug; it's how it works and if you just fell off the scam turnip truck, you'll fall for anything. I get those messages all the time and it's quite obvious what they are. Block and delete.
Hey Aaron, by the way, there’s a bug on 18.3 beta 2 where After setting a photo or Memoji as the new profile picture for apple account in settings, the photo is zoomed out farther than the preview initially showed before pressing "done".
I might not fully understand this, so I’d like some clarification. By making the link clickable, am I already sharing my personal data with an attacker? Or does making the link clickable simply create the possibility of clicking it, which could then lead to sharing my data? I’m not sure what 'activating the link to be clickable' actually means.
Useful video Aaron! The filter unknown senders option in Messages was on by default on my device. Good thing. I haven't had this scam. Whether it's a caller or a text, I always delete it and block the person if I don't know them. If at a later date I find out that it was from someone I know, I exchange numbers with the person so it doesn't happen again to the specific person.
I truly appreciate you warning me and everyone out there about these scammers and how to keep our devices safe. This was so incredibly helpful Aaron. Thank you so much.
i get these amazon or ups delivery updates a lot, i just started replying to insult to them and realized now the links turn clickable. i still don't click em but good catch. never appreciated or realized the links they sent were always sent as unclickable texts before
Thank you for sharing this information with us, Aaron. I’ve actually received one of these text messages myself, so I’ve deleted it. As always, you’re very helpful. Thank you.
Honestly, this isn't really a "vulnerability". It's kind of common sense not to click on unknown links from random unknown messages. At least I thought it was... but apparently some people do, I guess. 🤷♂ Also, it's not specific to iphones or imessage. They send the same crap to Androids, Macs, PCs or whatever. Any messaging or email app. Still... common sense beats scammers like 99.99% of the time.
Will there be a fix for the Music App? Since IOS 18 it just closes as soon as I go to play a song. I’ve read were users have deleted the app and reloaded their library, but still happening, so no point going down that track if it’s not a fix. I have an iPhone 12. Thank you.
Unrelated but i just installed ios 18.3 public beta 2 wanted to wait a while to install it since its my only iphone and so far its smooth and somehow better then 18.2.1, hope beta 3 as good or better :)
Wow! Literally got a message like this yesterday. Saying they couldn’t deliver a package and to reply Y (reported and deleted immediately). It’s annoying because I’ve literally been having an issue getting a package delivered to my mother.
I’ve been getting BS emails trying to tell me my payment for my iCloud didn’t go through. So there’s that to. As far as messages I don’t even open them if I don’t know who it’s from. I delete and block right away. And i never open links.
I have an IT background and I automatically report messages like this as spam. But now I’m noticing a new tactic they are trying. I’ve been receiving random text messages from random number with area codes that I know I have no connection with. The messages just say Hi or Hello and I just do the same as usual report the messages as spam and don’t reply.
I’ve experienced these text scams before! I could easily tell by the fact that A. I don’t drive, so I’m clearly not using toll roads, and B. I tend to get random USPS texts, even though I’m not awaiting any package/order, and the fact that most of the URLs make ZERO sense for both of these scams
I wish Apple would separate out security updates from feature updates and not mix them together. Let the users decide when to upgrade for security and not have to deal with buggy feature updates. Some of us really like the current version IOS we're on and only interested in keeping it safe but not interested in other features that may contribute to increased cpu usage and battery life.
Yeah had several mesages from the numbers from that area . The Philippines in that area code, I googled it.. I don’t click on any of that or reply u click report junk delete. My training at the nuclear power plant on cyber attacks . The links in this video and scam messages and emails
I was about to buy a new Apple 16 plus.. However, they have some stupid programers that never converse with all sides of the house. I don't think I want to spend over a thousand dollars on something that is constantly screwed up!!!!
And there is a bug where you select the “Known” filter and Messages doesn’t remember the selection and reverts back to “Messages” after some time. What’s odd is that iPadOS 18 doesn’t have the same problem. So be careful with using the filter option, it’s not 100% fool proof.
Can you or anybody with real knowledge let me know if you get a link, and use the “peak” feature. Press down and hold and it will peak the website. I ask because if you peak a website you technically don’t open it in the actual safari
Has anyone noticed an issue where a bunch of hearing Controls randomly appear in their control center I've noticed this issue sence ios 18.1.1 and all the way up to ios 18.3 public beta 2 I was just curious to know if anyone else has had this issue.
This is great to know 😊 I’m thinking of more vulnerable users like (grandparents etc) or even less tech savvy individuals. Evil never takes a day off! 😅
I get them almost daily. The biggest one is USPS. Just Delete don’t open.
If you don’t know sender. Just block the number and delete
Never reply if you do it confirms that number is live
WAS. JUST. ABOUT. TO. SAY. THIS.
Unfortunately some services like medical etc use texts to let you know / remind you of your appointment(s). Mind you they often need to be reminded to not send links...
Same thing I did earlier on , regarding a message from a number not in my contacts
Though sometimes the "read" indicator can also appear as an indicator
@@p-can5487 I get in the iMessage sometimes like it’s supposedly from the postal service that I got something that they need for me to get my address right n so if I tap on the link n put in my correct address they can deliver it to me but I don’t do that I report it to spam n delete it
Why can't iMessage have an auto spam protection like on Google Messages?
That’s one thing I missed when I switched to a iPhone 5 years ago
If you think about it, the unknown messages folder IS JUST THAT! Google's spam folder will still have to be scanned through to make sure you are not deleting anything from someone you know - here you are doing just the same thing, except it's called 'unknown messages', which it not only technically correct, but more user friendly to boot - which is always an APPLE trait!!!
Because Apple sucks at user safety
@@gbsailing9436Google Messages does a better job at knowing what is actually spam vs Apple's catch all approach of just putting anything not in your contacts in a separate folder.
@@megatronskneecap there is a saying; "you can walk away from a conversation leaving a person wondering whether you're an idiot or not, or you can open your mouth and remove all doubt from their minds." not having an iPhone, and not knowing anything about them you won't know all the technological security advancements that Apple has implemented - which then having brought to better user security to market, Google and Samsung have had to duplicate and install on their phones to make their user experience secure. For example: when you pay for an item with Apple Pay using your phone or watch, you are not handing over your credit card details to the merchant. You are only giving the merchant a unique ID identifying number that Apple assigns solely to you and your phone or watch, and is linked with your bank account - not the credit card number. So this means that contactless payments via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are totally secure and cannot be scanned or traced back to your account by a third-party standing nearby.
This is only one example of the many security features that Apple has implemented which then have had to be copied duplicated by Samsung and Google to keep in the so-called race for Customer security. Clearly, you need to engage your brain prior to making comment, and read my comment above more critically - and acknowledge its factual correctness instead of shooting your mouth off.
Thanks Aaron. Nobody does this better 😊
Thanks for the heads up
Scamming. Scammers everywhere
If only they put that talent to good use........
And sadly my brain always reads them with a south Asian accent.
@@cmflyersame here 💀
@@cmflyerI always read them with an Indian accent
Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.
Someone already commented but JUST BLOCK AND DELETE & REPORT.
There is ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE I can go to report Apple problems now that the website no longer enables doing so.
I am not a developer so I cannot report using the app. either.
This was different and I actually loved it cause nobody else’s in the tech world mentions this at all. Thanks man!! ❤
Let me guess they’re gonna release iOS 18.2.2
maybe,
No
They have to, 18.2.1 is draining battery like crazy
@@fotografo24 my battery was garbage on 18.3 beta 1, its a bit better on beta 2 but not nearly as good as it was on 18.2. No idea about 18.2.1
@@ekiM2K I have been having issues since 18.2.1 and not only with battery but also with opening hidden apps not opening and some apps change place without me moving them
I've been getting a number of these messages over the past couple months. Immediately delete them but I wish Apple would allow you to choose what can be classified as junk. Seems like it just randomly gives you that option.
When I search all messages from unknown parties, and select them and hit delete, I always get two choices: simple delete, or delete and report spam.
I get it but I report it to spam ❤😊
Got a link as part of iMessage that I needed to get the info on, I normally wouldn’t but stupidity rain and did. The link worked without issue, Norton didn’t flag it, but think might have been a screen scraper. Any suggestions on how to find it and remove??
What to do if you suspect your phone has been infiltrated?? Will refreshing the phone be enough to reactivate the protective protocols?? Tnx!
Nice update
Hey Aaron, I think you could have told people about the function at around 03:14. Here under 'unknown messages' you can go in and ask to 'select messages' and have an option to delete straight away without having to go open each message and read it - and possibly accidentally click on the message. The beauty here is that if your iPhone doesn't recognised the number you can delete a whole list of them right off the bat - never even opening them.
Thanks for all your content.
Thanks for the information. Useful always! Always look forward to your videos.
Wow, the first thing that comes to mind is you can’t fix STUPID!
Nice video
Thank you
Thank you Aaron, this was actually really helpful! 👍🏻
Appreciate it! Glad to help.
Thank you as always Aaron for keeping us informed and up-to-date on iOS issues. Cheers from Canada!🇨🇦
Thank you for informing, as always. Keep it up 😊
Thanks for the update 🙏
I don’t click on any messages that I don’t recognize. I just delete it.
iOS 18.2.2 needed ASAP.
Thanks Aaron.
Great video Aaron thanks ❤😊
Yep. My phone has been super slow and glitched after the latest update. I am almost certain i have some sort of malware. I never click any links but there is something no right.
Is ios17.7 okay? Glad my old 13pro is still on ios17
Woah! Better stay safe!
Whoa.
@@renzo6490I am woe woe is me
I've gotten this one. Ignored it, of course.
Thank you, especially for this 🙏🏻
Is that blue iPhone wrapped? I don’t recall a pro iPhone in that shade of blue! (Great content too by the way-keep up the great work!)
Great tips thanks for the of this helpful information
on the filter instructions under 18.2.1 it is now a heading of message filtering and below that it says unknown& Spam, click on this and get to a new settings screen where your filter unknown sends slider is lcoated.
Does this apply to iPads, too?
I’m quick on this
This scam is popular at NYC since congestion tolls become in affect
forking hell. ios 18 on a whole is a big mess
everything wildin out nowadays
It's not a bug; it's how it works and if you just fell off the scam turnip truck, you'll fall for anything. I get those messages all the time and it's quite obvious what they are. Block and delete.
I’m in the Uk and had one of these messages yesterday. It did the report, block and delete.
Hey Aaron, by the way, there’s a bug on 18.3 beta 2 where After setting a photo or Memoji as the new profile picture for apple account in settings, the photo is zoomed out farther than the preview initially showed before pressing "done".
I just block and delete.
I might not fully understand this, so I’d like some clarification. By making the link clickable, am I already sharing my personal data with an attacker? Or does making the link clickable simply create the possibility of clicking it, which could then lead to sharing my data? I’m not sure what 'activating the link to be clickable' actually means.
I've got a message from one of these numbers, if you get these just delete them and block.
Wallpaper 🤝
All these iOS 18 problems. I’m still on 17.7 and I’ll likely stay there
Sad to think people need to be told this…
Useful video Aaron! The filter unknown senders option in Messages was on by default on my device. Good thing. I haven't had this scam. Whether it's a caller or a text, I always delete it and block the person if I don't know them. If at a later date I find out that it was from someone I know, I exchange numbers with the person so it doesn't happen again to the specific person.
Zollo is anyone else having problem with RCS and SMS flickering in your message box?
I truly appreciate you warning me and everyone out there about these scammers and how to keep our devices safe. This was so incredibly helpful Aaron. Thank you so much.
i get these amazon or ups delivery updates a lot, i just started replying to insult to them and realized now the links turn clickable. i still don't click em but good catch. never appreciated or realized the links they sent were always sent as unclickable texts before
Any advice on if a scammer you blocked keeps calling you
I legit just got a message that was like the one you showed thank god I saw this video before I did anything. 👍
I really like your generous BEAUTIFUL wallpapers
I really want to see some more of those videos!! I love your channel!!! 👍🏼💚 Keep up with your amazing work!! 🔥🎉
Just as well i never use i message
I never reply to messages coming from people not in my contacts.
How do you make the apps at the bottom look like they are blended in with wall paper?
Thank you for sharing this information with us, Aaron. I’ve actually received one of these text messages myself, so I’ve deleted it. As always, you’re very helpful. Thank you.
FYI, Badges will stop showing up even if enabled, when you enable Filter Unknown senders.
I’ve gotten one of these messages. Only ever an issue stupid enough to be an Apple issue. Just add proper spam protection…
3:23 I have that on IOS 16.7.10
Watching the likes and the views increase is so satisfying 😊
Its like I am on a live stream
Got a message like that about an hr ago super weird
The real scam is iOS 18 being released with all these bugs.
😂😂😂😂
That makes zero sense
Right😂😂😂😂
Or the new Photos app.
No the real scam is IOS 18 being fully implemented in 2024 and it’s still on betas 🤦♀️
Older iOS had this same behavior so the title is misleading
Couldn’t insert screenshot here
It seems like the alarm bug is worse in 18.2.1… even after a phone restart it keeps coming back.
Yep I got that same exact message but they were posing as the toll tag company. Saying I owed and had to pay LOL
I have gotten several of those messages. And I just block and delete them
THAT much storage that makes you pay for Icloud and THAT screen quality for THAT price is already a scam.
I do not give any message or phone calls attention, unless there is a name. Not just a phone number.
Honestly, this isn't really a "vulnerability". It's kind of common sense not to click on unknown links from random unknown messages. At least I thought it was... but apparently some people do, I guess. 🤷♂
Also, it's not specific to iphones or imessage. They send the same crap to Androids, Macs, PCs or whatever. Any messaging or email app. Still... common sense beats scammers like 99.99% of the time.
Hi , I’m on iPhone 12 , how do I enable sms text messaging on it , I can’t see it under messages
Will there be a fix for the Music App? Since IOS 18 it just closes as soon as I go to play a song. I’ve read were users have deleted the app and reloaded their library, but still happening, so no point going down that track if it’s not a fix. I have an iPhone 12. Thank you.
I get a whole new settings page with message filtering and MSS filtering where I have None, McAfee Security and Norton 360
Unrelated but i just installed ios 18.3 public beta 2 wanted to wait a while to install it since its my only iphone and so far its smooth and somehow better then 18.2.1, hope beta 3 as good or better :)
Wow! Literally got a message like this yesterday. Saying they couldn’t deliver a package and to reply Y (reported and deleted immediately).
It’s annoying because I’ve literally been having an issue getting a package delivered to my mother.
Got one too. They send it under the name of my provider. A message that my internet settings weren’t right with a link in it. I’m on 18.2.1
I’ve been getting BS emails trying to tell me my payment for my iCloud didn’t go through. So there’s that to. As far as messages I don’t even open them if I don’t know who it’s from. I delete and block right away. And i never open links.
I have an IT background and I automatically report messages like this as spam. But now I’m noticing a new tactic they are trying. I’ve been receiving random text messages from random number with area codes that I know I have no connection with. The messages just say Hi or Hello and I just do the same as usual report the messages as spam and don’t reply.
What weather app has that widget? visible at 1:49 I'm on a 16 Pro 18.2.1 and can't find it in the default widgets for weather
Mercury weather
@@zollotech Thank you!
Main reason I want back to the Google Pixel is because it does a much better job at blocking and catching spam calls and texts.
My 15 pro max battery drains so fast. I'm sorry I updated to the latest ios 18
I’ve experienced these text scams before! I could easily tell by the fact that A. I don’t drive, so I’m clearly not using toll roads, and B. I tend to get random USPS texts, even though I’m not awaiting any package/order, and the fact that most of the URLs make ZERO sense for both of these scams
I wish Apple would separate out security updates from feature updates and not mix them together. Let the users decide when to upgrade for security and not have to deal with buggy feature updates. Some of us really like the current version IOS we're on and only interested in keeping it safe but not interested in other features that may contribute to increased cpu usage and battery life.
I always block and delete but normally reply with the Fbomb first 😂
Yeah had several mesages from the numbers from that area . The Philippines in that area code, I googled it.. I don’t click on any of that or reply u click report junk delete. My training at the nuclear power plant on cyber attacks . The links in this video and scam messages and emails
I was about to buy a new Apple 16 plus.. However, they have some stupid programers that never converse with all sides of the house. I don't think I want to spend over a thousand dollars on something that is constantly screwed up!!!!
Uk news outlets are calling on apple intelligence to be withdrawn as it’s summarising breaking news but getting it completely wrong
And there is a bug where you select the “Known” filter and Messages doesn’t remember the selection and reverts back to “Messages” after some time. What’s odd is that iPadOS 18 doesn’t have the same problem. So be careful with using the filter option, it’s not 100% fool proof.
Why are we talking about iOS 18 , Where is iOS 37 update?!?!
Ha that’s only for iPhone 16
Apple scams me every day lol
Damm ios looks like old
This has explained where all my one time passcodes have been going and why I haven't received them. Not a fan.
The one time passcodes can automatically delete when used as well. It's also an option.
Can you or anybody with real knowledge let me know if you get a link, and use the “peak” feature. Press down and hold and it will peak the website.
I ask because if you peak a website you technically don’t open it in the actual safari
That’s technically the same thing as opening it
@ oh I didn’t realize. I didn’t see the link pop up on my safari histroy. Gotta re test it
Has anyone noticed an issue where a bunch of hearing Controls randomly appear in their control center I've noticed this issue sence ios 18.1.1 and all the way up to ios 18.3 public beta 2 I was just curious to know if anyone else has had this issue.
This is great to know 😊 I’m thinking of more vulnerable users like (grandparents etc) or even less tech savvy individuals. Evil never takes a day off! 😅
never reply to any message you don't know, never click on any link in message or email.,.your devices is only as safe as the user