WhatsApp Scams: How to Protect Yourself From Suspicious Messages

Times of India · technology

WhatsApp, a widely used platform for communication, is also exploited by scammers to trick users into sharing personal details or money. These fraudulent messages often create urgency or threats, and may come from unknown numbers or impersonated contacts. To stay safe, WhatsApp advises users to pause and think before responding to unusual messages, especially those requesting financial or personal information. Users should stop conversations if a contact's identity cannot be verified, and then block and report suspicious accounts.