Friday, 20 January 2023

What’s up with WhatsApp scam messages?

From fake job opportunities to dodgy cryptocurrency schemes, fraudsters continue to use WhatsApp to coax victims into handing over their money and personal data. 

Unsolicited messages offering high-paid work are examples of advance fee fraud, where the scammer may eventually ask you to pay money for things like security checks or work equipment.

We’ve also seen fraudsters sending messages about dodgy cryptocurrency offers to convince people into joining groups under the guise of learning how to invest.

Discover how to avoid and report WhatsApp scams.

Avoiding WhatsApp scams

Source: Which? (19 Jan 2023)

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