Messages promoting a sham service called 'WhatsApp Gold' are
recirculating. This scam claims to offer special features to users that
can be unlocked by clicking a link – instead, the link leads to malware
being downloaded onto your device.
To help you stay protected, our experts have rounded up the
most common scams you're likely to come across on WhatsApp, plus tips on how to spot and report them.
Source: Which? (30 Jul 2026)
