WhatsApp hack/scam

Just to let everyone know there is a WhatsApp hack/scam going around at the moment that is catching a lot of people out (me included).

It’s a bit more sophisticated than other scams as they will gain access to one out your contacts WhatsApp accounts and interact with you to make you think it’s your contact.

They got my details from a school WhatsApp group so the call/text was from someone I knew and interacted with regularly. They were also a friend which is why I wasn’t suspicious.

Then they will say they sent a six digit code to you by accident and ask you to forward it on. That’s when they get access to your account.

I’m still waiting to get my access to WhatsApp back so not sure what they do once they have access or if I will get all my messages back.

Stay safe everyone