Be careful of this WhatsApp scam with animated WhatsApp emoticons: There is currently a fraudulent message circulating on WhatsApp promising new animated WhatsApp emoticons. If you want the emojis, you have to click on a link and forward the message to 10 contacts. The title: “Get the new animated WhatsApp smiley”
But be careful: there is fraud behind it. There are no new emojis that can be activated via a link! Delete the message and don't resend it!
Are there new smileys?
The promised smileys are supposedly only available if you forward the message to 10 contacts or 3 groups. Then comes the disappointment: you don't get any new smileys! It is a scam.

Note: When WhatsApp releases new emojis, you will receive them automatically! You only need the latest version of WhatsApp!
WhatsApp fraud: subscription trap or malware instead of new smileys
Since the link no longer works, we cannot understand how the scam works. As a rule, such messages are aimed at luring you into a subscription trap or loading malware onto your device.
Subscription trap
If it is a subscription trap, you will be asked for your credit card after you have forwarded the message. Apparently you have to pay a small amount for the emojis. If you enter your credit card details, criminals will charge a large amount to your card every month. Contact your credit card provider and request a refund!
Malware
Malware is also possible. We assume that you are asked to download the smileys. This download is probably an app that criminals can use to steal your passwords. Here's what you can do if your device has been infected with malware .
Did you forward the message?
Inform the people you forwarded the message to that it is a fake message. Under no circumstances should you click on the link.
Source: Watchlist Internet
Also read: “Spike blood” – The nonsensical demand from vaccination opponents for their own blood banks
If you enjoyed this post and value the importance of well-founded information, become part of the exclusive Mimikama Club! Support our work and help us promote awareness and combat misinformation. As a club member you receive:
📬 Special Weekly Newsletter: Get exclusive content straight to your inbox.
🎥 Exclusive video* “Fact Checker Basic Course”: Learn from Andre Wolf how to recognize and combat misinformation.
📅 Early access to in-depth articles and fact checks: always be one step ahead.
📄 Bonus articles, just for you: Discover content you won't find anywhere else.
📝 Participation in webinars and workshops : Join us live or watch the recordings.
✔️ Quality exchange: Discuss safely in our comment function without trolls and bots.
Join us and become part of a community that stands for truth and clarity. Together we can make the world a little better!
* In this special course, Andre Wolf will teach you how to recognize and effectively combat misinformation. After completing the video, you have the opportunity to join our research team and actively participate in the education - an opportunity that is exclusively reserved for our club members!
Notes:
1) This content reflects the current state of affairs at the time of publication. The reproduction of individual images, screenshots, embeds or video sequences serves to discuss the topic. 2) Individual contributions were created through the use of machine assistance and were carefully checked by the Mimikama editorial team before publication. ( Reason )

