Thursday, November 16, 2023

Whatsapp: *Police Alert - New Phishing Scam on WhatsApp* 2023-11-16

*[Sent by Gov.sg – 16 Nov 2023]*
*Police Alert - New Phishing Scam on WhatsApp*

• When using online search engines, the query “WhatsApp Web” may produce returns that include links to fake websites.

• When victims click to access a fake website and scan the QR code provided, this allows a scammer to log into the victim’s WhatsApp account from a new linked device. 

• Scammers then impersonate victims & ask the victims’ contacts for transfer of monies or personal/banking details.

1️⃣ *ADD* security to your use of WhatsApp by enabling the ‘Two-Step Verification’ feature. Activate your notifications to be alerted to changes to linked devices.

2️⃣ *CHECK* that you are using the official WhatsApp Web website - https://web.whatsapp.com. Check your “Settings” for unauthorised linked devices. Be wary of unusual requests from your contacts whose accounts may be compromised.

3️⃣ *TELL* and report fraudulent transactions to your bank and Police immediately.

🔹 Read more:
go.gov.sg/spfpr131123
go.gov.sg/spfpr271023

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