Spain Police warn of rising WhatsApp scam

Spain Police warn of rising WhatsApp scam

While warning of a significant increase in WhatsApp scams nationwide, they said there is a simple question you should ask to avoid falling victim to social media and mobile phone scams. Authorities say the increasing sophistication of the scams includes fraudsters making it appear as if their messages or phone calls were actually made by somebody their victims know. The Policia Nacional said… Source

VCL warns against scammers - The Reporter Lesotho | Fresh News, Daily

Vodacom Lesotho has called on the public and its customers to be wary of scammers claiming to offer discounted prices on mobile phones through the backdoor.  The company said the conmen contact unsuspectingpeople often via online platforms such as Facebook, falsely presenting themselves as Vodacom Lesotho employees. They then promise their victims mobile phones sold at Vodacom retail outlets at significantly reduced prices, bypassing the standar…

The Police explain the LAP method to avoid falling into a phone scam: "Answer calls from strangers with safety"Notice from the OCU to all of Spain: this is the scam that has increased the most in recent years and so you can protect yourselfThe National Police launches a key warning to all citizens: a simple question can be the difference between keeping your money safe or becoming a victim of fraud.With the rise of scams by WhatsApp and the grow…

Spammers Shift to OTT Platforms Amid Tightened Telco Scrutiny, Says COAI

As telecom operators implement stringent anti-spam measures, spammers are moving to OTT platforms like WhatsApp. COAI urges regulatory control over OTT apps to combat digital fraud and unsolicited messages.