<ul><li>Residents in Hampden County, Massachusetts, are receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be related to an investigation, redirecting them to a phishing website and prompting them to enter sensitive information.</li><li>Scammers are making digital arrest calls through WhatsApp and other video conferencing platforms, pretending to be law enforcement officers and demanding a substantial payment to avoid a criminal case.</li><li>Only a few individuals have fallen for these scams, suggesting increased public awareness and ability to distinguish between fraudulent calls and legitimate notifications.</li><li>The scams target iPhone users, possibly due to the misconception that they are wealthier, despite the popularity of Android devices among high-profile individuals.</li></ul>

US populace should be wary of malware and digital arrest messages on iPhones

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