WhatsApp allows users to message friends and family all over the world for free, but these features are sometimes exploited by scammers. In fact, fraud on the app accounted for 21% of all reported scams in the UK in 2024 according to recent data analysed by Revolut.
If you haven't done so already, add an extra layer of security to your WhatsApp by setting up two-step verification. Check out our step-by-step instructions on how to do so, and take a look at the top six most common scams on the app.
If you haven't done so already, add an extra layer of security to your WhatsApp by setting up two-step verification. Check out our step-by-step instructions on how to do so, and take a look at the top six most common scams on the app.
What to watch out for
Source: Which? (01 Apr 2025)
