WhatsApp is the world's largest messaging app and is used by billions of people. Being the most popular and most used, WhatsApp is always the target of cyber-thugs. The biggest scam going on these days on WhatsApp is calling scam. Thugs make video calls to people from unknown numbers and blackmail people by editing the video. In today's report, we will tell you about some scams of WhatsApp that you should know about.
What is a WhatsApp scam?
WhatsApp scam is also a type of fraud in which money is taken from people by misleading or blackmailing them. WhatsApp scams can happen to anyone at any time. This scam is spread all over the world, although in India it is more prevalent than in other countries because India has the highest number of WhatsApp users.
Ways to avoid WhatsApp scams
Incoming calls from unknown numbers: Do not receive calls coming from unknown numbers even by mistake. Nowadays these thugs are calling people's WhatsApp numbers a lot. Do not receive any kind of video or audio call on WhatsApp.
Do not share personal information: Do not share your personal and bank-related information with any caller on WhatsApp. Even if he is someone you know.
Stay away from emergencies: WhatsApp fraudsters usually ask for help under the pretext of an emergency. They say on a message or call that the call has been terminated and the phone is switched off, hence the emergency call has been made from another number. Stay away from such fraudsters.
Avoid clicking on links: Do not click on any web link on WhatsApp. Clicking on the link can introduce malware or spyware into your phone and can help in spying on you.
Keep two-factor authentication: To avoid WhatsApp scams, keep 2FA on in your app. The advantage of this will be that when someone tries to log in to your WhatsApp account, it will not be possible.
Stay away from unknown people: Avoid chatting and talking to unknown people through WhatsApp. They can cheat you by luring you into their words. Block such people immediately.
