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Important re: WhatsApp Update Deadline Looms >They Want to SPY on You

Warning Over WhatsApp Scam That Pretends to Be a Real Contact and JACKS Your Phone

Fraudsters are trying to catch people out on the messaging service by posing as someone saved in your phone - this is what to do about it, with advice from an expert and Which?

Daily Mirror UK, 4 APR 20 21.




The scam uses your phone contacts to hack into your device (Image: Getty Images)


A warning has been issued over a sneaky WhatsApp scam which pretends to come from one of your phone contacts.

Fraudsters are trying to catch people out on the messaging service by posing as someone saved in your phone.

If allowed, the scammers will hack into your device before carrying on the trick with others - while posing as you.

Tech expert Alexis Conran has shared the scam on Twitter and urged people to be vigilant, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Consumer company Which? has now also been informed of the scam and urged the public to be aware.


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