Every day new reports about people being ripped off! WhatsApp fraud is booming. Apparently, many people feel safe and assume that they will not be contacted by scammers or believe that they are experienced enough to notice a scam if it is attempted.
But both are likely to be a misconception! The WhatsApp scam is mass spam that can affect any of us. The cheaters aren't just any idiots who just try something out.
No, we are dealing with a fraud method that is dynamic and adaptable to seasonal circumstances. However, there are a few tips that should always be heeded. Because this way, scammers have significantly less chance of ripping you off!
WhatsApp fraud: How to protect yourself!
The following tips come from the police. If someone contacts you via WhatsApp and asks for money in any way, you should under no circumstances send money immediately, but rather insist on a call or voice message first. Or you can protect yourself by contacting us using the phone number you already know. This is the only way you can check whether it is actually the alleged relative. Further tips from the police:
- Never hand over or transfer money or valuables to people or accounts you do not know!
- Be suspicious if someone does not introduce themselves by name on the phone or via messenger services or if they claim to be an acquaintance/relative, bank employee or police officer or person in the judiciary whom you do not recognize as such!
- Do not automatically save supposedly “new” contact numbers. First try to contact the people on the “old” phone numbers you know!
- Simply put down the phone and end contacts via social networks as soon as the person you are talking to demands money from you!
- Call your relatives on the phone number you know or the police on 110!
Fraud is diverse!
The perpetrators adapt their approach to the fears of the potential victims, thereby affecting their most personal area of life. Consequences such as withdrawal from society and feelings of shame provide a platform for con artists. There's no need to be ashamed if you've fallen for a WhatsApp scam! Again, the scammers are not idiots. They know exactly what they are doing!
If you have experienced fraud, speak openly about what happened; anyone can become a victim. Well-informed people are not so easily unsettled and can correctly assess relevant situations.
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Tips from the police
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