WhatsApp Scam by Target New Victims Using WhatsApp

WhatsApp Scam alert scammers target new victims using WhatsApp. WhatsApp scam is now increasing because of hackers unlawfully gaining access to the user's accounts.

Recently a piece of news spread out among WhatsApp users, a new WhatsApp Scam is now started. This scam is to gaining access to the WhatsApp users accounts. This scam is also getting more viral as most of users complaints about this scam.

WhatsApp Scam in Pakistan


WhatsApp scam in Pakistan is increasing due to the latest WhatsApp scam by gaining access unlawfully as hackers claim to be PTA officials.WhatsApp scammer asked for verification code that has been sent to the users’ numbers.

The reason behind to ask for code form WhatsApp users is to hack or gain access to their accounts.

Alert: Never Send you verification code or any other codes to someone.WhatsApp will not send or received codes form any other third party.


How does WhatsApp Scam work


WhatsApp scam works in a different way as most of the scammers use different methods also try to gain access to your Whatsapp account. They can send different types of messages.

  • We are offering you this amazing job which is suitable for you.

  • We are from PTA officials and we need to talk to you. Please send code that you received from WhatsApp. etc.

  • They can also offer you some kind of investment opportunity and they will ask to deposit some money.

  • Once they get your information they can also block you or disappear form WhatsApp


Also read: WhatsApp Fingerprint Lock Update On Android






How to Avoid WhatsApp Scams



  • Never Open any Strange Messages from any strangers. You must read and reply to your friends or the persons you know.

  • Block unknown message sender and also report as spam. Once you received any strange message to give an offer or send codes never replay and also report and block them.

  • Do thorough research about any company who send you a message for the job. By searching about company you can find out as the sender is officially available on the internet or not?


Who to secure your WhatsApp Account 


To secure your WhatsApp account always use a strong password and use two-step verification to secure WhatsApp account. Two-step verification needs 6-digit PIN code forever login. You just need to enable 2 step verification on WhatsApp and then you can use it on every login.

Most Common WhatsApp Scam


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  • Verification code links to confirm user WhatsApp verification.

  • Olivia which is a scammer and also targetting teenagers to talk to them and to get account info and others scam.

  • Free Adidas trainers offer by a strange link.

  • You'll need to be 16 to use WhatsApp.They will tell you to click the link to confirm that you are above 16 or not?

  • Aer Lingus free flight licking a dodgy link by offering free flights.

  • Request to transfer your number

  • Free £250 shopping voucher


and more other Common WhatsApp scam.

Conclusion 


WhatsApp Scam is now increasing so all the WhatsApp users be careful while using WhatsApp

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