Don't use WhatsApp again until you know about these new messaging threats

WhatsApp scammers could impersonate your family members and friends, and even make it look like their phone number to deceive you, but there are ways you can spot them. Don’t use WhatsApp again until you know about these new messaging threats (Image: Getty)Cybersecurity experts have warned millions of WhatsApp users to be alert, as fraudsters frequently target users on the popular messaging service. There are a number of different ways in which these criminals can target you, and in some cases, people have been conned out of thousands of pounds. As these scammers use increasingly sophisticated tactics, Cybersecurity experts from VPN Overview have described the various methods they employ to target online users, how to recognise WhatsApp scams and how to prevent them.“Friend In Need” scamsThese are one of the most common scams out there, and as the name suggests, this WhatsApp fraud involves cybercriminals pretending to be someone you know.The conmen (or women) would pose as friends or family members facing an urgent financial emergency, because of which victims could lose thousands of pounds.They often use familiar profile pictures and information from social media to deceive victims and then explain that they’re messaging from a different number than usual
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