Scammers pretend to be “WhatsApp” and send fake emails again, claiming that the respective WhatsApp account has expired!
WhatsApp users are repeatedly being duped with a well-known but still effective scam. Apparently WhatsApp has “expired” and the user should now upgrade their membership for $0.99. If you don't do this, your WhatsApp account will be deleted within 48 hours!
Example of the current email that is currently making the rounds again:
Unfortunately, many users are deceived here because the sender, or so it appears, is WhatsApp itself!
If a user now clicks on the “Pay” button, the following website opens on the Internet:
Yes, it looks like it is a WhatsApp website because the logo and colors match, but you are falling victim to a nasty scam.
As soon as you reveal your data here, it immediately ends up in the hands of fraudsters. Among them are
- the full name
- date of birth
- the credit card number as well
- the telephone number.
Mimikama tip:
WhatsApp itself never contacts you via email because they only have the current phone number stored in your account. This information may allow fraudsters identity theft . If you receive an email like this, put it in the trash and under no circumstances click on the link in the email!
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