WhatsApp (WhatsApp) Is a very useful app for us, and it simplifies many of our tasks, big and small. This is the reason why fraudsters keep taking advantage of this thing. Meanwhile, a similar case has come up again, in which the WhatsApp scam (Scam) Is stealing users’ personal information. According to WABetaInfo, fraudsters can access a user’s personal and financial information, including bank and card details, using a fake support account.
These fake accounts are created to get the information of the users. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
The fraudster is the first to create a fake WhatsApp account. The support account looks exactly like the original account. The cheat attaches a real looking profile photo with a verified badge to make the account more authentic.
According to reports, these fake accounts try to get some personal information from you by warning you to close your WhatsApp account. For example, these accounts will ask for your bank card details to avoid terminating your WhatsApp account, and sometimes even ask for your 6-digit PIN to access your WhatsApp account.
How To Protect Yourself From Fake WhatsApp Support Account Scams
First of all know that WhatsApp never asks the user for bank details, account termination 6 digit PIN and if someone is trying to get some information from WhatsApp, you should know that this is fake account. You should also note that the verified badge on the original WhatsApp support account is placed next to the account name and not inside the profile picture.
If you ever receive a message from a fake WhatsApp support account, you should immediately go to the chat info section and report it immediately. The last 5 messages in the chat will be shared with the WhatsApp moderation team who will suspend the account based on the context of the conversation.
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