Warning over rising WhatsApp scam threats targeting Central Bedfordshire residents

Warning over rising WhatsApp scam threats targeting Central Bedfordshire residents

Trading Standards officers have issued a warning following reports from residents who have received suspicious WhatsApp messages.

Poles are increasingly receiving suspicious calls via WhatsApp and other messengers. On the other end of the line are people or bots who tempt recipients with fake offers or try to extort data. A new method of fraudsters allows them to avoid standard security measures used by mobile operators. Who is targeted by criminals and how to protect yourself from them?

Nuremberg - WhatsApp users pay attention: Because it can be misused too easily for spam, the Meta Group apparently wants to limit a popular function of its messenger service in the future. The tests are already under way.

Revolut Warns Of A New Wave Of Scams Targeting Encrypted Messaging Platforms - Economy Watch

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. British multinational neobank and fintech firm Revolut recently reported a new wave of fraud originating from encrypted messaging platforms. According to the firm, WhatsApp and Telegram were hit the strongest, with over a third of reported scams (39%) originating there. The new report says that criminals are increas…