WhatsApp scammers draining money? Here's methods to safeguard your account

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Here's how it works According to the report, police said that the scammers made use of World Yoga Day 2023 momentum and targeted individuals claiming to offer a free link to join an online yoga session. When someone clicks on the link shared, they are asked to share a six-digit OTP, which helps the scammers get remote access to the user’s WhatsApp account.

With the identities revealed, the scammers extract money from friends and family, pretending to be in an emergency. Apart from this, scammers are also forcing victims to invest in a bonus cryptocurrency that eliminates the digital trace of the scam.

1) Be vigilant with your social media account. 2) Never click on an external link received on WhatsApp or as an SMS, unless you are sure about its authenticity 3) If someone in your contact requests for money, get it confirm via video or audio call from the person itself.

4) Never share sensitive information like OTP over a message with anyone. 5) If you find a message suspicious, report it to WhatsApp or the respective platform moderators.