ATLANTA — Security experts are warning consumers about an increase in a popular scam that mimics legitimate cloud storage alerts to steal personal and financial information.

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity company, reports a sharp rise in what's commonly known as "cloud storage scams." Criminals send texts or emails claiming a user's phone or other device is running out of storage, urging them to upgrade immediately.

The message includes a link that directs victims to a fake website designed to resemble Apple, Google, or another trusted provider.

Once on the site, scammers attempt to collect sensitive data, including account credentials and payment details.

"Now, what they can do after that, besides taking your data, they may sell that information to other scammers down the road …

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