Watch out for new iCloud Calendar “invoice” scam

While these kinds of scams are common, this new scam targets Apple users specifically.

You may receive an Apple iCloud Calendar invitation that looks official. It will often be about a purchase or PayPal charge, with a phone number in the notes urging you to call “Support.”

This is a phishing scam.

The calendar invite is real, but the message and phone number are fake. If you call, a scammer will try to take control of your device and steal money or personal information.

How the scam works

• Scammers send a legitimate-looking Calendar invite from an Apple address.

• The Notes section contains an alarming “invoice” or “charge” message and a phone number.

• Calling the number connects you to the scammer, not Apple, PayPal, or your bank.

What to do

• Do not call phone numbers listed in unexpected emails or invites. Instead, sign in directly to your Apple, PayPal, or bank app/website to check transactions.

• Do not Accept or Decline suspicious calendar invitations, as that can confirm your email is active. Delete the email instead.

• If the event landed on your calendar, remove it without replying:

  • Create a temporary calendar (e.g., “Spam”), move the event to it, then delete that calendar and choose “Delete and Don’t Notify.” (This avoids sending a response to the sender.)

  • We can help you with this part, just give us a call!

Safety tips

• Be cautious with any invitation you didn’t expect, especially those with urgent or threatening language.

• Never let unknown callers remote into your computer or give them passwords, one-time codes, or banking info.

• If you’re worried a charge is real, go straight to the source (official app or website), not links or numbers in messages.

• Consider turning on two-factor authentication and using a password manager for extra protection.

If you already called or clicked

• Hang up immediately and disconnect from the internet if someone connected to your device.

• Contact your bank/credit card to warn them and monitor for charges.

• Change passwords (email first, then financial/logins tied to the device).

• Run a security scan on your computer and phone, and consider a professional checkup.

• Reach out to us—we can help you secure your accounts and devices.

If you ever receive a suspicious event invite and aren’t sure what to do, reach out to Silver Tech Support. We’ll help you verify what’s real and keep your accounts safe.

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