WhatsApp scams

Scammer shares Important Cyber Security Advice To Man: Paytm’s CEO Vijay Sharma Reacts

In the screenshots, the scammer surprisingly opens up to Arun and explains the method of using APK files to gain control over the victim's phone. 

Apr 20, 2024, 18:13 PM IST

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.

May 12, 2023, 23:02 PM IST

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.

Aug 24, 2022, 22:48 PM IST

FRAUD ALERT! THIS WhatsApp scam allows hackers to hijack your account via a phone call

When victims receive a call from hackers, they are instructed to dial numbers beginning with '67' or '405'. 

May 27, 2022, 19:06 PM IST

WhatsApp QR Code Scam: Here’s what you need to know to stay safe

WhatsApp QR Code scams have been hurting consumers a lot these days. There are numerous complaints of being defrauded or losing hard earned money in such scams. Here are some of the key things to note when it comes to WhatsApp scams.

 

Apr 22, 2022, 16:42 PM IST

WhatsApp scam: “Excuse me, who are you?”; Here’s how fraudsters steal money

One of the most common is the one that starts with an innocent "Sorry, who are you?" and can make us relax.

Dec 31, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

WhatsApp Scam Alert! Cybercriminals steal money via THIS trick; Here's how to stop it

Suffolk Trading Standards in the United Kingdom has issued a warning to WhatsApp users that fraudsters are targeting them via false messages posing as a member of their family.

Nov 19, 2021, 11:20 AM IST

Beware! THIS KBC lottery promising Rs 25 lakh on WhatsApp is fake

This WhatsApp message informs users that they have won Rs 25 lakh in a lucky draw. 

Oct 04, 2021, 22:00 PM IST

WhatsApp Scam: Don’t click on THESE links while chatting or you will lose money

Revealed by Russian security researchers at Kaspersky, this scam is all about package deliveries from companies.

Aug 15, 2021, 15:50 PM IST

Beware WhatsApp users! Your hard earned money and identity under attack, says report; Here’s how to stay safe

Kaspersky has described another scam of a fake website which is being created by scammers that reportedly allows users to chat with “beautiful strangers” but takes them to a false Facebook login page.

Aug 09, 2021, 16:19 PM IST