The Mumbai Police Department has issued a public warning about the growing potential of a Pink WhatsApp scam. Hackers are increasingly adopting this scam to take advantage of unsuspecting users, and the police advise people to be cautious and take necessary security measures.
The Mumbai Police Department issued a warning on Monday about a new hoax involving the popular WhatsApp instant messaging service. The warning comes after a national government warning stated that a ‘New Pink WhatsApp Look with more features’ is circulating on the popular messaging app, which could lead to smartphone hacking via malicious software.
“Scammers come up with new tricks and methods to lure unsuspecting users into falling for their trap and committing cyber fraud.” It is up to users to be “aware, alert and vigilant of these types of frauds to stay safe and secure in the digital world,” according to the advice.
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Pink WhatsApp scam is on the rise: don’t click the link if you don’t want to lose money
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The Pink WhatsApp scam is a fraudulent technique in which users are sent a message with a link that promises to change the color of their WhatsApp interface to pink. Clicking the link, on the other hand, takes them to a fraudulent website or asks them to download a malicious app.
This scam aims to steal critical personal information, such as passwords or financial information, from the victim’s device or to install malware on the victim’s device. The scam uses the ubiquity of WhatsApp and the interest of users to attract them and compromise their privacy and security. To avoid falling victim to this scam, it is essential to be vigilant and refrain from clicking on strange links or downloading unknown programs.
This is what happens if you click on the pink WhatsApp link
If such an app has already been downloaded, the Mumbai Police have encouraged users to uninstall it immediately. The police have warned people not to click on strange links or download anything from sources other than authorized game stores.
Meanwhile, fake WhatsApp calls and texts are on the rise. Many people have complained on Twitter about receiving unknown calls from numbers abroad starting with +84, +62, +60 and others. Users should be careful when answering or answering calls and text messages from unknown numbers.
Stay safe from pink WhatsApp scams
The police also explained how WhatsApp users should avoid falling victim to the popular Pink WhatsApp scam.
- First of all, if you have downloaded the fake program, remove it immediately. Uninstall WhatsApp by going to Settings > Applications > WhatsApp (pink logo) and uninstall it.
- Always be careful and only click on links from unknown sources if you have verified their legitimacy.
- Apps should only be installed or updated through the official Google Play Store, iOS App Store or trusted sources.
- Only forward links or messages to others with proper identification or verification.
- Avoid sharing your personal or financial information, such as login credentials, passwords, credit or debit card numbers, and similar information, with anyone online, as this information could be exploited.
- Stay informed and cautious about the actions of cybercriminals by keeping up with the latest news and updates to defend against their fraud attempts.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn