Web scam hits iTunes and Paypal

iTunes accounts linked to PayPal have been hacked with a number of users complaining that they have been cleaned out.Apple and PayPal refused to discuss the details of the incident.Experts have told the BBC there is no security hole in iTunes or Apple servers and that it is most likely users have fallen for an online scam.
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