Don’t fall for the Verizon ‘loyalty’ scam that’s putting $1,500 iPads in the mail
Scammers are exploiting the official My Verizon app to send fake loyalty notifications, tricking users into accepting a fraudulent offer that includes receiving a high-value iPad Pro and being instructed to return it after building trust. One victim received a $1,500 iPad but avoided loss by verifying the offer at a physical Verizon store. The scam involves fake customer service calls, app notifications, and a return label directed to a fraudulent address. This sophisticated attack leverages Verizon’s trusted platform, making it harder to detect.
- ▪Scammers sent fake push notifications through the official My Verizon app to promote a fraudulent loyalty offer.
- ▪A victim received a $1,500 iPad Pro and was charged a $126 shipping fee to appear legitimate.
- ▪The scammers claimed the wrong device was sent and demanded the iPad be returned to a non-Verizon address in New York.
- ▪The return label used the name 'Jordan Belfort' and specified a local UPS store, indicating targeted deception.
- ▪The victim avoided losing the device by taking it to a Verizon store and contacting the company’s fraud department.
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