Be careful because you try to steal the WhatsApp photo to attempt scams. Is there another threat to watch out for for those who use this app?
WhatsApp is used by millions of people every day, because it is quick and easy to use. There are functions such as messages, video calls, voice messages which have replaced phone calls and text messages. For this reason, it is often targeted by unscrupulous scammers, with the intention of extorting money from the people who use the service.
Unfortunately this type of scams have increased especially in the last period when many due to the pandemic and the lockdown they started using the service with greater continuity.
If you get strange messages from people whose contact is not in your address book, you need to be very careful. Caution is a must, otherwise you could be the next victims.
Be careful because you try to steal the WhatsApp photo to attempt scams
All those who have the contact on WhatsApp, in most cases have their own photo as their profile picture. This image can be easily stolen and used by the scammer who can take control of the account, can edit profile photos, chat name, create groups, etc.
Furthermore, by taking possession of the victim’s profile, he can ask for money or other things (for example sensitive data) from friends or relatives, claiming to have changed the phone number.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, you must immediately refuse to give the money you are asking for.
It is then necessary to check if the number with the profile image that appears is the same as the one you have among the contacts in the address book. If not, then check by phoning the old number to make sure it is actually the friend or relative who is asking for money.
Generally these people ask for small amounts of money, it is a few tens of euros.
Unfortunately, the extorted money can no longer be recovered and it is necessary to contact the police post.
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