WhatsApp group chat members are being warned criminals could target them, as
Action Fraud has received
[https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/whatsapp-group-chats] 636 reports from
victims of the messaging app in the first six months of 2024.
Action Fraud has received
[https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/whatsapp-group-chats] 636 reports from
victims of the messaging app in the first six months of 2024.
In this scam, a fraudster joins a group chat, posing as a genuine member using a
fake profile picture and name. They reach out to another group member by making
an audio call, pretending to be someone familiar to the group. Once they’ve
established this f
