Wells Fargo Customer Loses $61,000 in Fake Virus, Fake Apple Care, Fake Bank Fraud Department Scam: Report

A Wells Fargo customer in North Carolina has lost $61,000 after falling for a scam originating with a fake virus warning on her computer. The deceptive pop-up message claimed the 73 year-old woman’s device was infected, including a fake Apple Care phone number for her to call, reports Columbus County News. source: https://dailyhodl.com/2025/06/08/wells-fargo-customer-loses-61000-in-fake-virus-fake-apple-care-fake-bank-fraud-department-scam-report/