Scammers pretend to be a family member and then request money.Charge you for services that should be free.
Install malware (malicious software) on your phone which can spy on your activity and collects information that can be used in identity theft or lock you out of your phone.Persuade you to hand over personal details such as your name and address that can be used in identity theft.
WhatsApp has two billion users – meaning fraudsters only need to scam a tiny fraction of WhatsApp's users to make money.Ĭhris Ainsley, head of fraud risk management at Santander UK (opens in new tab) explains that scams like these can appear on your mobile phone texts too.
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