Fake YouTube Apple event stream draws 30k viewers before turning into crypto scam - 9to5Mac Submit a Tip / Contact Us Cashback Fix * 9to5Toys, * 9to5Google, * Electrek, * DroneDJ, * Space Explored, * About, * Privacy, Today Fake YouTube Apple event stream draws 30k viewers before turning into crypto scam Benjamin Mayo - Oct. 18th 2021 9:15 am PT 0 * Facebook, * Twitter, * Pinterest, * LinkedIn, * Reddit, An unofficial YouTube stream of the Apple event has drawn tens of thousands of viewers ahead of Apple’s actual October ‘Unleashed’ event going live, where the company is set to announce a highly-anticipated new MacBook Pro. However, this fake stream — like a lot of terrible things in 2021 — has converted into a crypto currency scam. The YouTube stream has somehow drawn up to 30,000 concurrent viewers. It helps that the YouTube search algorithm is heavily promoting it, thanks to a title that includes the words ‘REDESIGNED MacBook Pro, NEW AIRPODS, PRO Mac mini’ keyword spam. The profile of the YouTube account is also a crude attempt at copying Apple’s official presence. The scam is rather simple in that it promises if you donate an amount of Bitcoin to a wallet, they will ‘AirDrop’ you Ethereum in return. Of course, don’t do this as they will just keep the money. The actual Apple event starts at 10 AM Pacific Time, you can watch the actual stream on YouTube here. And stay tuned to 9to5Mac for full coverage of all the announcements. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news: You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel About the Author Benjamin Mayo Benjamin develops iOS apps professionally and covers Apple news and rumors for 9to5Mac. Listen to Benjamin, every week, on the Happy Hour podcast. Check out his personal blog. Message Benjamin over email or Twitter. Benjamin Mayo's favorite gear Philips Hue Lights The easiest way to get into HomeKit and Apple smart home tech. Great for gifts. iPhone Wireless Charger Inexpensive, fast, wireless charger for iPhone. Apple Event Live Blog + News Hub How to watch Apple's MacBook event Concept: What the new MacBook Pro could look like Roundup: What we know about AirPods 3

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