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28 Aug 2024

WhatsApp Trading Scam: How Mumbai Man Ended Up Losing Rs 90 Lakh; How To Avoid

In a recent instance of an online investment scam, a Mumbai man lost Rs 90 lakh after joining a WhatsApp group that offered professional investment advice.

12 May 2023

DNA: Are you also getting missed calls on Whatsapp?

After spam calls, now people are getting calls from international numbers on WhatsApp. After receiving the missed call, the question must be coming in your mind that, why are these calls coming? If they are coming… then no scam is happening because of this. In this part of DNA, see today's analysis on this important issue.

12 May 2023

WhatsApp Curbs International Spam Calls In India After Govt's Tough Call

The platform, which has over 500 million users in the country, said it has ramped up its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems to bring down such incidents significantly.

09 May 2023

Musk Says WhatsApp Can't Be Trusted Following Alleged Microphone Use Claim

The Twitter user alleged WhatsApp to using the microphone of his smartphone while he was asleep. He shared the screenshot as well.

09 May 2023

WhatsApp Responds To International Call Scam, Urges Users To 'Block & Report'

Users are advised to stay vigilante regarding these spam calls from international scammers.

09 May 2023

Indian WhatsApp Users Flooded With Spam Calls From International Numbers

Meta-owned WhatsApp has close to 500 million users in India.

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24 Aug 2022

Be careful with this one message from WhatsApp! 21 lakhs of stolen woman

A retired teacher from Andhra Pradesh lost Rs 21 lakh because of a message on WhatsApp. Let us know what was this in this message and how you can stay away from this kind of online hacking.

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13 Aug 2022

Scam alert! Fraudsters asking you to clear electricity bill? Check again

According to Twitter users, the message informing users to pay their electricity bill is typically sent via SMS or WhatsApp. The message's use of language should raise yet another warning sign. Scammers are constantly searching for such gullible users who can be easily duped.

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17 Jun 2022

WhatsApp scam: This free beer message on Father’s Day 2022 could dupe you

WhatsApp scams are on the rise. Scammers are always on the lookout for specific dates or events to target people. The con artists are sending out letters promising free beer if they win the 'Heineken Beer Father's Day Contest 2022.'

18 Mar 2022

Heard of Kashmir Files WhatsApp scam? Here’s how to stay safe

He claimed that some people had lost their savings as a result of clicking on a few links delivered to them via WhatsApp. These links were disguising themselves as free Kashmir Files movie streaming. According to police officers, WhatsApp users should avoid clicking on links published on the app or social media.

28 Jan 2022

WhatsApp Scam: Man avoids fraud by asking THIS question

As a result, authorities and private companies regularly issue advisories to warn mobile phone users about cybercriminals. A little mental acuity, on the other hand, can trump practically any clever approach used by scammers. Michael Griffiths received texts from someone posing as his stepdaughter and asking for money.

28 Dec 2021

Beware! THIS WhatsApp scam can expose your personal, financial data

WhatsApp's payments functionality is currently being rolled out across India's heartland in a big way. Scammers send a link to WhatsApp users, and when they click on it, they are directed to a website that claims they may win a prize by completing a bogus survey.

11 Dec 2021

Beware! THIS WhatsApp scam may take away your hard-earned money

Recently, a group of fraudsters in the United Kingdom discovered a new way to defraud individuals via WhatsApp. The scammers send a message that begins with "Hello Mum" or "Hello Dad," followed by an SOS to transfer money. Scammers in India have been discovered using similar methods to deceive individuals into handing them money.

13 Nov 2021

WhatsApp ‘Friend in Need’ scam on the rise: Here’s all you need to know

In WhatsApp ‘Friend in Need’ scam, scamsters pretend to be one’s friend or relative. The text that is sent to the victims asks for financial help. The scamsters asks the victim to help them soon.

28 Aug 2021

WhatsApp Scam Alert! Don’t share THIS code with hackers

Scammers are using these tricks to dupe WhatsApp users and they pretentiously use close family or friends’ names to con them. The entire Verification Code Scam operates in such a way that a user gets a text message from WhatsApp which has a login code. Users should always keep in mind that WhatsApp never sends verification code to a different mobile number.

14 Aug 2021

WhatsApp users beware! Malicious delivery update links can empty bank accounts

Upon clicking the link, the innocuous WhatsApp user is redirected to a dubious website where the payment processes, giving free money to hackers. The incidents of such scams have been increased in Western countries for now. Researchers have urged online shoppers to remain cautious against such email and WhatsApp scams that don’t appear reliable.

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21 May 2021

Beware! THIS new scam on WhatsApp can ruin your reputation

This is a typical case of online extortion or can also be termed as cyber sextortion. These scamsters often use their good language skills to lay the trap for winning the trust of the WhatsApp user so that they can do sex chat on video call. Besides that, they ask for a lumpsum amount from the victim which puts them in financial distress.

24 Apr 2021

Scam alert! Don’t click these links on WhatsApp, Delhi Police warns

Scammers might also steal your banking details. Delhi Police Cybercrime posted a warning, making netizens aware of the malicious scam being run by scamsters. Delhi Police shared screenshots of malicious links that were received by users on WhatsApp.

06 Mar 2021

Is Adidas giving free shoes on Women’s Day? Don’t fall for this WhatsApp scam

Certain offers that look too good to be true are often forwarded through this instant messaging service. The latest WhatsApp scam is on an offer by Adidas for women on the occasion of International Women’s Day. A WhatsApp message with a link saying “Adidas Women’s Day gift” is being circulated which claims to be an offer from Adidas giving away 1 million pairs of shoes for Women’s Day.

29 May 2020

Your WhatsApp account under threat! Scammers may steal info from your account

These scamster pose as WhatsApp's technical staff and ask your to share your verification keys.

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