# iPhone Lost Or Stolen? Don't Fall For These Messages Asking You To Unlock It

> Thieves are constantly getting smarter and devising new ways to unlock your iPhone after stealing it. From impersonating Apple to blackmailing you, we discuss what some of these threats look like and why you should…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1496658/iphone-lost-stolen-scam-messages/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a346657f28c63d791b80d6e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a346657f28c63d791b80d6e

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