As Apple opened preorders for its latest iPhone 17, cybersecurity experts have warned of a sharp rise in scams exploiting the launch excitement. Kaspersky reported that fraudsters are setting up fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony recruitment schemes to trick consumers into sharing personal data and financial information. One of the most common scams involves counterfeit websites that look almost identical to Apple’s official online store. These sites advertise preorders for the iPhone 17, pressuring users to “book now before it sells out”. Scammers are also targeting tech-savvy users with promises of early access to the iPhone 17.