global Beware of These Common Scams on WhatsApp: A Global Warning

[RohitG]

Beware of These Common Scams on WhatsApp*: A Global Warning

Hello TrueTalks community,

 

In today's digital age, WhatsApp, with its billions of users worldwide, has become a fertile ground for scammers. These fraudsters are continually evolving their tactics to exploit unsuspecting users. Here, we outline some of the most common scams, on WhatsApp,  happening across the globe, and advice on how to stay safe.

1. The Verification Code Scam

One of the most prevalent scams involves fraudsters tricking victims into handing over their WhatsApp verification codes. The scammer, pretending to be a friend or family member, claims they accidentally sent their verification code to the victim's number and requests it back. Once the scammer receives this code, they gain control over the victim's WhatsApp account, potentially leading to identity theft or financial fraud.

 

Safety Tip: Never share your WhatsApp verification code with anyone. WhatsApp will never ask for your OTP codes or passwords.

2. The Gold version Scam

Victims receive a message enticing them to download a so-called "WhatsApp Gold" version, which supposedly offers enhanced features. Clicking on the provided link leads to malicious software being installed on the user’s device, compromising personal information.

 

Safety Tip: There is no WhatsApp Gold. Always download updates from official app stores only.

3. The Fake Job Offer Scam

Scammers send out lucrative job offers or interview invitations via WhatsApp. These messages often require the recipient to pay a fee for training, application processing, or equipment. Once the fee is paid, the job offer disappears, and the victim is left out of pocket.

 

Safety Tip: Verify the authenticity of any job offer that requires upfront payment directly through official company contact methods.

4. The Lottery or Prize Scam

This scam involves messages claiming that the recipient has won a lottery or prize, asking for personal details or a small fee to claim the winnings. Providing this information can lead to identity theft or financial loss.

 

Safety Tip: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Never pay money or give out personal information to claim a prize.

5. The Friend in Need Scam

Scammers hijack a WhatsApp account and pretend to be someone urgently needing money, targeting the victim’s friends and family. The urgency and seemingly legitimate request can lead to quick payments without verification.

 

Safety Tip: Always verify such requests through a different communication method before sending money.

6. The Free Gift Scam

Messages promising free gifts in exchange for completing a survey or sharing the message with friends are common. These usually lead to phishing websites designed to steal personal information.

 

Safety Tip: Be wary of offers that require you to input personal information to receive a free gift.

Staying Safe

To safeguard against these and other scams, always keep your WhatsApp and other apps updated, enable two-step verification, and maintain skepticism about too-good-to-be-true offers. Educate your friends and family about these scams to create a more secure digital environment for everyone.

 

Remember, awareness and caution are your best defenses against these increasingly sophisticated scams on WhatsApp. By staying informed and vigilant, you can enjoy the benefits of digital communication without falling prey to malicious actors.

 

 

*WhatsApp does not endorse or sponsor this blog post

[Devil112]

Nice thread 

[Chidubem Official]

On 3/28/2024 at 5:45 PM, Devil112 said:

Nice thread 

Wonderful 

[mowardany]

well done , Thanks so much for this wonderful thread.

you probably covered almost everything,

I know this because the thieves pretty much tried all those methods above with me.

 

thanks again

God bless 

[Olawale Daniel]

On 3/28/2024 at 11:01 AM, RohitG said:

Beware of These Common Scams on WhatsApp*: A Global Warning

Hello TrueTalks community,

 

In today's digital age, WhatsApp, with its billions of users worldwide, has become a fertile ground for scammers. These fraudsters are continually evolving their tactics to exploit unsuspecting users. Here, we outline some of the most common scams, on WhatsApp,  happening across the globe, and advice on how to stay safe.

1. The Verification Code Scam

One of the most prevalent scams involves fraudsters tricking victims into handing over their WhatsApp verification codes. The scammer, pretending to be a friend or family member, claims they accidentally sent their verification code to the victim's number and requests it back. Once the scammer receives this code, they gain control over the victim's WhatsApp account, potentially leading to identity theft or financial fraud.

 

Safety Tip: Never share your WhatsApp verification code with anyone. WhatsApp will never ask for your OTP codes or passwords.

2. The Gold version Scam

Victims receive a message enticing them to download a so-called "WhatsApp Gold" version, which supposedly offers enhanced features. Clicking on the provided link leads to malicious software being installed on the user’s device, compromising personal information.

 

Safety Tip: There is no WhatsApp Gold. Always download updates from official app stores only.

3. The Fake Job Offer Scam

Scammers send out lucrative job offers or interview invitations via WhatsApp. These messages often require the recipient to pay a fee for training, application processing, or equipment. Once the fee is paid, the job offer disappears, and the victim is left out of pocket.

 

Safety Tip: Verify the authenticity of any job offer that requires upfront payment directly through official company contact methods.

4. The Lottery or Prize Scam

This scam involves messages claiming that the recipient has won a lottery or prize, asking for personal details or a small fee to claim the winnings. Providing this information can lead to identity theft or financial loss.

 

Safety Tip: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Never pay money or give out personal information to claim a prize.

5. The Friend in Need Scam

Scammers hijack a WhatsApp account and pretend to be someone urgently needing money, targeting the victim’s friends and family. The urgency and seemingly legitimate request can lead to quick payments without verification.

 

Safety Tip: Always verify such requests through a different communication method before sending money.

6. The Free Gift Scam

Messages promising free gifts in exchange for completing a survey or sharing the message with friends are common. These usually lead to phishing websites designed to steal personal information.

 

Safety Tip: Be wary of offers that require you to input personal information to receive a free gift.

Staying Safe

To safeguard against these and other scams, always keep your WhatsApp and other apps updated, enable two-step verification, and maintain skepticism about too-good-to-be-true offers. Educate your friends and family about these scams to create a more secure digital environment for everyone.

 

Remember, awareness and caution are your best defenses against these increasingly sophisticated scams on WhatsApp. By staying informed and vigilant, you can enjoy the benefits of digital communication without falling prey to malicious actors.

 

 

*WhatsApp does not endorse or sponsor this blog post

This is really stressing but thanks for detailing them. 

[sathishmechy1]

Super helpful

[nishu raja]

Kya baat h

[sanjaybairagi33]

On 28/3/2024 at दोपहर 3:31 बजे, RohitG said:

व्हाट्सएप पर होने वाले इन आम घोटालों से सावधान रहें: एक वैश्विक चेतावनी

नमस्कार TrueTalks समुदाय,

 

आज के डिजिटल युग में, दुनिया भर में अपने अरबों उपयोगकर्ताओं के साथ, WhatsApp धोखेबाजों के लिए एक उपजाऊ जमीन बन गया है। ये धोखेबाज लगातार अपने उपयोगकर्ताओं का शोषण करने के लिए अपनी रणनीति विकसित कर रहे हैं। यहाँ, हम दुनिया भर में WhatsApp पर होने वाले कुछ सबसे आम घोटालों की रूपरेखा प्रस्तुत करते हैं, और सुरक्षित रहने के तरीके के बारे में सलाह देते हैं।

1. सत्यापन कोड घोटाला

सबसे प्रचलित घोटालों में से एक में धोखेबाज़ पीड़ितों को धोखा देकर उनके व्हाट्सएप सत्यापन कोड सौंपते हैं। धोखेबाज़, किसी मित्र या परिवार के सदस्य होने का दिखावा करते हुए दावा करते हैं कि उन्होंने गलती से अपना सत्यापन कोड पीड़ित के नंबर पर भेज दिया है और उसे वापस मांगते हैं। एक बार जब घोटालेबाज को यह कोड मिल जाता है, तो वे पीड़ित के व्हाट्सएप अकाउंट पर नियंत्रण हासिल कर लेते हैं, जिससे संभावित रूप से पहचान की चोरी या वित्तीय धोखाधड़ी हो सकती है।

 

सुरक्षा सुझाव: अपना WhatsApp सत्यापन कोड कभी किसी के साथ साझा न करें। WhatsApp कभी भी आपसे OTP कोड या पासवर्ड नहीं पूछेगा।

2. गोल्ड संस्करण घोटाला

पीड़ितों को एक संदेश मिलता है जिसमें उन्हें तथाकथित "व्हाट्सएप गोल्ड" संस्करण डाउनलोड करने के लिए प्रेरित किया जाता है, जो कथित तौर पर उन्नत सुविधाएँ प्रदान करता है। दिए गए लिंक पर क्लिक करने से उपयोगकर्ता के डिवाइस पर दुर्भावनापूर्ण सॉफ़्टवेयर इंस्टॉल हो जाता है, जिससे व्यक्तिगत जानकारी से समझौता हो जाता है।

 

सुरक्षा सुझाव: WhatsApp गोल्ड नहीं है। हमेशा आधिकारिक ऐप स्टोर से ही अपडेट डाउनलोड करें।

3. फर्जी नौकरी ऑफर घोटाला

स्कैमर्स व्हाट्सएप के माध्यम से आकर्षक नौकरी के प्रस्ताव या साक्षात्कार के निमंत्रण भेजते हैं। इन संदेशों में अक्सर प्राप्तकर्ता को प्रशिक्षण, आवेदन प्रक्रिया या उपकरण के लिए शुल्क का भुगतान करने की आवश्यकता होती है। एक बार शुल्क का भुगतान करने के बाद, नौकरी की पेशकश गायब हो जाती है, और पीड़ित को जेब से पैसे नहीं मिलते।

 

सुरक्षा सुझाव: किसी भी नौकरी प्रस्ताव की प्रामाणिकता को कंपनी के आधिकारिक संपर्क माध्यमों से सीधे सत्यापित कर लें, जिसमें अग्रिम भुगतान की आवश्यकता हो।

4. लॉटरी या पुरस्कार घोटाला

इस घोटाले में ऐसे संदेश शामिल होते हैं जिनमें दावा किया जाता है कि प्राप्तकर्ता ने लॉटरी या पुरस्कार जीता है, तथा जीत का दावा करने के लिए व्यक्तिगत विवरण या एक छोटा सा शुल्क मांगा जाता है। यह जानकारी देने से पहचान की चोरी या वित्तीय नुकसान हो सकता है।

 

सुरक्षा सलाह: अगर आपको लगता है कि यह सच नहीं है, तो शायद यह सच है। पुरस्कार पाने के लिए कभी भी पैसे न दें या अपनी निजी जानकारी न दें।

5. ज़रूरत के समय दोस्त बनाने का घोटाला

स्कैमर्स किसी व्यक्ति के व्हाट्सएप अकाउंट को हैक कर लेते हैं और पीड़ित के दोस्तों और परिवार को निशाना बनाते हुए खुद को पैसे की तत्काल जरूरत वाले व्यक्ति के रूप में पेश करते हैं। तत्काल और वैध अनुरोध के कारण बिना सत्यापन के तुरंत भुगतान हो सकता है।

 

सुरक्षा सुझाव: पैसे भेजने से पहले हमेशा किसी अन्य संचार माध्यम से ऐसे अनुरोधों की पुष्टि कर लें।

6. मुफ्त उपहार घोटाला

सर्वेक्षण पूरा करने या संदेश को दोस्तों के साथ साझा करने के बदले में मुफ्त उपहार देने का वादा करने वाले संदेश आम हैं। ये आमतौर पर व्यक्तिगत जानकारी चुराने के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई फ़िशिंग वेबसाइटों की ओर ले जाते हैं।

 

सुरक्षा सुझाव: ऐसे ऑफर से सावधान रहें जिनमें मुफ्त उपहार पाने के लिए आपको व्यक्तिगत जानकारी देनी पड़ती है।

सुरक्षित रहो

इन और अन्य घोटालों से बचने के लिए, अपने WhatsApp और अन्य ऐप्स को हमेशा अपडेट रखें, दो-चरणीय सत्यापन सक्षम करें, और बहुत ज़्यादा अच्छे ऑफ़र के बारे में संदेह बनाए रखें। अपने दोस्तों और परिवार को इन घोटालों के बारे में शिक्षित करें ताकि सभी के लिए अधिक सुरक्षित डिजिटल वातावरण बनाया जा सके।

 

याद रखें, जागरूकता और सावधानी ही WhatsApp पर इन तेजी से जटिल हो रहे घोटालों से बचने का सबसे अच्छा उपाय है। जानकारी और सतर्कता बनाए रखकर, आप दुर्भावनापूर्ण तत्वों के झांसे में आए बिना डिजिटल संचार के लाभों का आनंद ले सकते हैं।

 

 

*व्हाट्सएप इस ब्लॉग पोस्ट का समर्थन या प्रायोजन नहीं करता है

बहुत अच्छा लगा आप के परामश से 

[Kyle Jones]

On 3/28/2024 at 12:01 PM, RohitG said:

Beware of These Common Scams on WhatsApp*: A Global Warning

Hello TrueTalks community,

 

In today's digital age, WhatsApp, with its billions of users worldwide, has become a fertile ground for scammers. These fraudsters are continually evolving their tactics to exploit unsuspecting users. Here, we outline some of the most common scams, on WhatsApp,  happening across the globe, and advice on how to stay safe.

1. The Verification Code Scam

One of the most prevalent scams involves fraudsters tricking victims into handing over their WhatsApp verification codes. The scammer, pretending to be a friend or family member, claims they accidentally sent their verification code to the victim's number and requests it back. Once the scammer receives this code, they gain control over the victim's WhatsApp account, potentially leading to identity theft or financial fraud.

 

Safety Tip: Never share your WhatsApp verification code with anyone. WhatsApp will never ask for your OTP codes or passwords.

2. The Gold version Scam

Victims receive a message enticing them to download a so-called "WhatsApp Gold" version, which supposedly offers enhanced features. Clicking on the provided link leads to malicious software being installed on the user’s device, compromising personal information.

 

Safety Tip: There is no WhatsApp Gold. Always download updates from official app stores only.

3. The Fake Job Offer Scam

Scammers send out lucrative job offers or interview invitations via WhatsApp. These messages often require the recipient to pay a fee for training, application processing, or equipment. Once the fee is paid, the job offer disappears, and the victim is left out of pocket.

 

Safety Tip: Verify the authenticity of any job offer that requires upfront payment directly through official company contact methods.

4. The Lottery or Prize Scam

This scam involves messages claiming that the recipient has won a lottery or prize, asking for personal details or a small fee to claim the winnings. Providing this information can lead to identity theft or financial loss.

 

Safety Tip: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Never pay money or give out personal information to claim a prize.

5. The Friend in Need Scam

Scammers hijack a WhatsApp account and pretend to be someone urgently needing money, targeting the victim’s friends and family. The urgency and seemingly legitimate request can lead to quick payments without verification.

 

Safety Tip: Always verify such requests through a different communication method before sending money.

6. The Free Gift Scam

Messages promising free gifts in exchange for completing a survey or sharing the message with friends are common. These usually lead to phishing websites designed to steal personal information.

 

Safety Tip: Be wary of offers that require you to input personal information to receive a free gift.

Staying Safe

To safeguard against these and other scams, always keep your WhatsApp and other apps updated, enable two-step verification, and maintain skepticism about too-good-to-be-true offers. Educate your friends and family about these scams to create a more secure digital environment for everyone.

 

Remember, awareness and caution are your best defenses against these increasingly sophisticated scams on WhatsApp. By staying informed and vigilant, you can enjoy the benefits of digital communication without falling prey to malicious actors.

 

 

*WhatsApp does not endorse or sponsor this blog post

How can we block scamer/spam on WhatsApp?

[Kyle Jones]

 

How can we block scamer/spam on WhatsApp? For example see just 2 examples of many messages I've received lately...

 

 

 

[Mayur]

15 hours ago, Kyle Jones said:

How can we block scamer/spam on WhatsApp?

Hey Kyle! You can block calls in Truecaller by going to the Block settings and selecting the option to block numbers not in your phonebook. However, to ensure that messages are blocked on WhatsApp, you'll need to go to WhatsApp's in-app settings and take control of who can message you from there.

[Gulam Ahmad Raza]

A global warming scam on WhatsApp could refer to fraudulent messages or schemes related to climate change or environmental issues that are being spread through the messaging platform. It's important to be cautious of any suspicious messages or offers you receive on WhatsApp and verify information from reliable sources before taking any action.

If you're concerned about scams related to global warming, I recommend staying informed by visiting reputable websites like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at www.epa.gov or the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at www.unfccc.

[King sahu]

Sure

[Nitya]

Yeh I now it long time back that's why stopped using this app.

Even I Shared my Genuine review about this app. It's high time now!

 

All Thanks to the Truecaller for helping us stay safe from such scams from everywhere around...❤

 

CheersTruecaller

 

[Gulam Ahmad Raza]

Yes, it's always important to be cautious of scams on messaging platforms like WhatsApp. If you'd like more information on this topic, you can visit the homepage of WhatsApp at www.whatsapp.com for tips and resources on staying safe online. Let me know if you need help with anything else!

[FiagbenuRichard]

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[KUNSHAAM]

A nice update and secured.

Thank you!

[Gulam Ahmad Raza]

Good morning to all members

[Micheal joseph]

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[Gulam Ahmad Raza]

On 6/11/2024 at 5:53 PM, Micheal joseph said:

Okay 

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[Gulam Ahmad Raza]

On 6/4/2024 at 1:15 AM, KUNSHAAM said:

A nice update and secured.

Thank you!

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