An infuriating Apple Pay prank on social media

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An infuriating Apple Pay prank on social media. (2026, October 30). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/infuriating-apple-pay-prank/

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Content creators are using social media to post a prank where they pretend to charge people's iPhones for payments through Apple Pay without their consent, which is described as cruel by the article. The piece, written by Tom Hanson, focuses on the spread of this deceptive practice online and its impact on unsuspecting individuals.

Written by AI on 2026-11-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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A new social media trend involves content creators pretending to use Apple Pay to take money from unsuspecting people, leading to confusion and anxiety among those targeted. The prank has spread across various social platforms, causing frustration and concern. While no official statement or action by Apple regarding this trend has been reported yet, the practice is viewed as irresponsible and potentially distressing for victims who believe their money is being stolen.

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Apple Pay

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Tom Hanson PERSON · 1×

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Some content creators are posting a cruel new prank on social media platforms — they pretend to swipe money from members of the public via Apple Pay.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-01

2026-11-01 · CBS News

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Some content creators are posting a cruel new prank on social media platforms — they pretend to swipe money from members of the public via Apple Pay. asserted

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