The RCIPS has recently received a significant increase in reports of persons falling victim to a WhatsApp Account Take-Over Scam which continues to circulate. In previous advisories members of the public were advised on the means by which the scam works. In the most recent reports, victims have received telephone calls from “local” (345) numbers. These numbers have been spoofed, which means that they originate from overseas, but have been programmed to appear as local numbers. Victims have also reported the caller speaking with an African accent.
The caller will then convince the victim to click on a link that is sent to them, this link will then grant access to the victims’ WhatsApp account. Victims may also be asked to confirm their 6 digit WhatsApp verification code.
The RCIPS is reminding the public to be wary of unsolicited links, and to never send their WhatsApp code to another person.
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