WhatsApp scams

2022 - 4 - 28

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Urgent WhatsApp warning: what is 2022 app scam, verified ticks ... (NationalWorld)

How does the scam work? Posing as WhatsApp Support, the scammers may ask for your six-digit verification code ...

- Call: Verify that it really is your friend or family member by calling them directly, or asking them to share a voice note. The last five messages from the chat will be shared with the official WhatsApp moderation team so they can grasp the context of the conversation and suspend the account. Real verified badges only appear next to a verified contact’s name; if it is shown in a different location, such as on the profile photo, it indicates that the contact could be attempting to deceive you. The green tick will appear next to the name of the legitimate, Meta-owned WhatsApp Support for instance. The scammers’ profile photos may appear to be authentic and verified, as they contain one of WhatsApp’s green ‘verified’ ticks. Posing as WhatsApp Support, the scammers may ask for your six-digit verification code, which would grant them access to your account.

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Urgent WhatsApp warning following reports of new scam - what is it ... (Evening Standard)

Whatsapp users are urged to be wary of a new scam involving fraudsters posing as WhatsApp Support.

When you report an account, WhatsApp will receive the last five messages sent to you, as well as the user’s ID and details about the message, such as when it was sent, and the type of message. If a scammer posing as the WhatsApp account contacts you, you should block and report them. Posing as the official WhatsApp account, the scammers may ask users for personal information.

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Urgent WhatsApp warning: The scam messages users are being ... (Radio X)

Over two billion WhatsApp users across the globe have been urged to delete scam messages on the platform.

Those who identify scams are being advised to block and report the fake contact within their char info. If someone wants to get this information, it means it is a fake account that’s trying to scam you." Over two billion WhatsApp users across the globe have been urged to delete scam messages on the platform.

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Whatsapp users issued urgent warning over scam message they ... (The Independent)

WhatsApp users are being urged to report and then delete messages from unknown accounts posing as support services for the messaging platform.

“And if you receive a suspicious message (even if you think you know who it’s from), calling or requesting a voice note is the fastest and simplest way to check someone is who they say they are. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The messages reportedly seek to obtain private information such as credit card details, with a warning that failure to provide them could result in the WhatsApp account being terminated.

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Urgent WhatsApp warning: what is 2022 app scam, urgent warning ... (Edinburgh News)

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Call: Verify that it really is your friend or family member by calling them directly, or asking them to share a voice note. The last five messages from the chat will be shared with the official WhatsApp moderation team so they can grasp the context of the conversation and suspend the account. The green tick will appear next to the name of the legitimate, Meta-owned WhatsApp Support for instance.

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Urgent WhatsApp scam warning as two billion users urged to check ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The scammers are reportedly posing as the official WhatsApp Support account to con users out of personal information, but they don't have the verified badge ...

WhatsApp is urging users to delete the text and block the number if they receive it. The scam WhatsApp support account does not have this badge on display. When you are chatting with a verified contact on WhatsApp, there is a verified badge visible next to the contact name in the conversation screen and on their chat info.

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Three ways to recognise a WhatsApp scam and what to do about it... (The Irish Sun)

A BRITISH scam expert has highlighted the key signs that a scammer is targeting you on WhatsApp.Phoney messages sent by crooks are on the rise in the.

Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? You may be able to get it reinstated at a later date. This can be achieved in a number of ways. We pay for your stories! If you receive what you believe is a scam message, do not reply to the sender. What to do if you get a scam message

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WhatsApp scam: What to do when you get the scam message ... (Daily Express)

WHATSAPP scams have been doing the rounds in recent weeks, and users are now being alerted to a fresh scam attempting to con you out of money.

However, if the help service was genuinely contacting you, a verified badge would appear next to their name and chat information on the conversation screen. WHATSAPP scams have been doing the rounds in recent weeks, and users are now being alerted to a fresh scam attempting to con you out of money. The fake messages that have been targeting WhatsApp users, threatening them with account deletion if they do not hand over private information.

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As Whatsapp scam strikes thousands, here's how to spot a ... (woman&home)

In one of the latest Whatsapp scams, fake accounts claiming to be Whatsapp are trying to mine people's private information including credit card details, ...

It may sound obvious, but if you’re unsure about the legitimacy of a message, it can help to discuss it with someone you trust. As well as this, there were a lot of financial scams based on the schemes to help those in need. Incredibly, their research found that according to the latest Home Office data, "only 24 text scam cases were charged for fraud by false representation in 2020 under the Fraud Act 2006." They may have also received a similar message and might be able to help advise on the best course of action to take. One of the tricks implemented by these fraudsters is sending these scam messages en masse, and asking for little enough money so it doesn't seem too dodgy. For example, if you get a text asking for bank information, try emailing or web chatting with the company directly to check if it’s a true request. Validate they are who they say they are—fraudsters often work hard to convince you of their credibility, sometimes using words and phrases that you might find in genuine communications. If you receive a message from a company or individual out of the blue, be vigilant in checking for these errors. If you receive a suspicious message, even if you think you know the person, Kathryn's advice is to call them or request a voicenote, to check someone is who they say they are. If you’re unsure, don’t click on any links or contact the sender in any way. Look out for phrases like ‘send (…) here’ or ‘click (…) below’, or updated timeframes such as ‘in 48 hours’ or ‘by tomorrow morning’. Always take the time to consider whether the message is genuine. This warning came on April 23, 2022, when WABetaInfo, a site dedicated to news about the messaging app, warned its followers of the scam.

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