Kuwait Warns iPhone Users of Fake Delivery Messages and Suspicious Links

KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 17: Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has warned iPhone users about scam messages circulating through Apple’s iMessage service that impersonate shipping and delivery companies.

According to CITRA, the fraudulent messages ask recipients to update shipment information or pay delivery-related fees through suspicious links.

Authorities urged users not to click on the links or provide any personal, banking or financial information in response to such messages.

Users are advised to verify shipment details and payment requests only through the official website or mobile application of the relevant shipping company.

CITRA also recommended deleting suspicious messages and reporting them as unwanted to help prevent further scams.

The warning comes amid continued attempts by scammers to exploit delivery and shipment notifications to obtain sensitive personal and financial information.

Meanwhile, the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) warned about the dangers of unsafe use of smart electronic devices, reports Al-Rai daily. In an official statement, KFF’s Public Relations and Media Director Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Gharib stressed the need for caution when handling smart electronic devices, especially mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, particularly while charging. He emphasized the importance of not placing devices on beds or other flammable surfaces while charging, as this can cause the battery to overheat and increase the risk of fire. Brigadier General Al-Gharib urged users not to leave devices plugged in for extended periods or use them in a way that could lead to overheating, and to pay attention to any abnormal indicators on the device or battery. He stressed the importance of acting quickly in the event of an emergency by immediately calling the emergency number 112 and moving away from the source of danger to avoid putting others at risk while attempting to extinguish the fire.