WARNING: Protect yourself from a new WhatsApp scam
Take note of the information here to protect yourself!
The South African Police Service recently released a statement that details a new WhatsApp scam.
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The scam involves a person claiming that they sent you a six digit code by mistake. They will then ask you to send them that number.
The police say that if you send the scammers that code you will be at risk of having your WhatsApp account hacked.
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The message can come in the form of: “Hello, I’m sorry I sent you a six-digit code by SMS by mistake. Can you transfer it to me. It’s urgent.”
See the post below:
#sapsHINT [SCAM ALERT] There are constantly new scams. Always be sceptical, never share any personal info with anyone. A new WhatsApp scam is making the rounds where scammers are hijacking people’s WhatsApp accounts. Keep your WhatsApp account safe. MEhttps://t.co/lHQJqUiWwL pic.twitter.com/jaWgCUJDhs
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) June 22, 2022