Anyone who uses the app has been urged to remain on high alert as hundreds of people have already fallen victim to a new kind of scam.
WhatsApp users across the UK have been urged to remain vigilant and keep an eye out for a new scam which has already claimed hundreds of victims.
The Mirror reports that the scam involves impersonating someone in order to trick loved ones into sending over money. According to Action Fraud, WhatsApp group members are at risk of being targeted by criminals, and hundreds have reported the scam this year. “With more than 630 reports already this year, we are urging users, and in particular those in big group chats on WhatsApp, to be on their guard and monitor who joins the chats.
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