They can even install PUAs (potentially unwanted applications) on the victim’s device. The cybercriminals can also use the information that you provide to you to send spam and malicious emails. The details that you provide can be used to make fraudulent transactions or it can be sold to criminals on the dark web. The information asked by the website includes name, age, address, bank details and other personal data. After users answer the questions in the survey, they are redirected to a different website where they are asked to fill out their information. Once a user visits the link, the webpage claims that the user has a chance to win a reward by simply taking an anonymous survey. How the scam on WhatsApp takes place Fraudsters first send a link to victims on WhatsApp. Although it is not yet known when the scam was first reported, it has reached a larger audience during the Christmas season as it lures victims with promise of expensive Chirstmas gifts. The phishing link can invade Windows PC as well as Android and iOS smartphones.
With the phishing scam, fraudsters can access your personal and financial information, including bank and card details, by using social engineering methods. A dangerous WhatsApp scam known as has been in circulation for the past few days now.
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