19 Feb 2025

Fraudulent Messages via WhatsApp – Stay Alert!

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and phishing attacks via WhatsApp are on the rise. With deepfakes, social engineering, and impersonation tactics evolving, it’s crucial to stay vigilant against these threats.

🔹 What to Watch Out For:

Cybercriminals use various tactics to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or making unauthorised payments. Be on the lookout for: ✔️ Impersonation Attacks: Scammers posing as senior colleagues or executives using fake names, photos, and even voice messages. ✔️ Urgency Tactics: Messages designed to create a false sense of urgency or confidentiality to pressure quick action. ✔️ Payment Requests: No legitimate business will request financial transactions via WhatsApp. ✔️ Suspicious Links: Unknown numbers sending links that may lead to phishing websites or malware.

🚫 What to Do:

If you receive a suspicious message, take the following precautions: 🔹 Do Not Engage: Do not respond, click on links, or share any personal information. 🔹 Verify the Message: Cross-check with the person via another trusted communication channel. 🔹 Block and Report: Use WhatsApp’s reporting feature to alert the platform and prevent further scams. 🔹 Alert Your IT Team or Senior Manager: If the message involves work-related requests, inform your organisation’s IT department or management immediately.

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