New Delhi, April 10 -- A wave of sophisticated scams targeting Apple Pay users is rapidly spreading across the United States, with criminals using fake alerts and high-pressure tactics to steal money and personal information, as per a new report.

Research and consumer complaint trends analyzed by ConsumerAffairs indicate a noticeable rise in reports involving digital wallet scams, particularly those impersonating trusted brands like Apple and major banks.

According to data compiled by the data research site, these scams often begin with a seemingly legitimate text message warning users about suspicious activity on their Apple Pay account.

Common messages claim:

-A purchase was attempted or declined

-The account is locked or under inv...