India, Oct. 26 -- The Kaspersky iPhone Duo warning highlights how quickly excitement around a new device can become an opportunity for online fraud. With the iPhone Duo scheduled to go on sale on October 23, Kaspersky researchers have detected scam attempts targeting buyers in different parts of the world. The methods vary, but the aim is similar: make fake offers look convincing enough for people to share personal details.

One fake website offered what it claimed was a 25% discount and copied Apple's visual style. A countdown timer gave visitors just 30 minutes to act, adding pressure to make a quick decision.

The checkout process was also unusual. Instead of asking for card details immediately, the site collected contact information a...