WARNING over fake iTunes message that's trying to scam Apple iPhone users.
SCAM: Apple iPhone users are being targeted by a new iTunes scam
Daily Star Online has discovered a new online threat to Apple fans.
iPhone owners are being targeted by a text message scam which attempts to trick them into handing over personal details.
The dangerous text, which appears to be sent from iTunes, warns users that their account has been frozen and they must validate their account by following a link.
Daily Star Online has attempted to access the link and found it contains a major virus warning.
If you receive the message, below, DO NOT click attempt to access the web page attached to it and delete immediately.
Apple warns users about fakes emails and texts which often appear legitimate.
A message on the US tech firm's website explains the dangers of these malicious emails, stating: "The iTunes Store will never ask you to provide personal information or sensitive account information (such as passwords or credit card numbers) via email.
"Email messages that contain attachments or links to non-Apple websites are from sources other than Apple, although they may appear to be from the iTunes Store.
"Most often, these attachments are malicious and should not be opened.
"You should never enter your Apple account information on any non-Apple website."
Last November Apple users were hit by a similar scam which claimed they had purchased a £42.99 TomTom sat nav app.
The fake email then tried to tempt users into clicking a fake cancellation form at the bottom of the email.
Although the email said it had been sent from the "iTunes Store", the message actually originated from a fake address.
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