WhatsApp Call Scam: If you get calls from international numbers starting with +84, +62, +60 and other such numbers, do not receive such calls and block these numbers immediately. Scammers are finding new ways to scam. Now they have found a new way to cheat people through WhatsApp. Scams related to WhatsApp have come to the fore many times before. The messaging platform has been used by many scammers to trick people and steal their money. The reason for this is that it is easy to reach people with the help of this platform. WhatsApp has about two billion monthly active users.
people are getting calls from international numbers
Many WhatsApp users have complained that they are getting calls from countries like Malaysia, Kenya and Vietnam, Ethiopia. It is not yet clear why these calls are being made to the people. But, many people say that this is a part of a new scam. Some people especially who are buying new sim are getting more calls from international numbers.
You have to do?
You don’t need to panic. All you have to do is report and block the caller. Make sure that you do not click on any message or link that you receive from an unknown caller as they may contain some kind of malware to steal your data or money. You can also be tricked into doing something on the call to defraud you. Hence, users are strictly advised to beware of unknown callers.
How to block and report someone on WhatsApp?
- First of all you have to open WhatsApp.
- Now tap on More Options and tap on Settings.
- Now tap on Privacy > Blocked Contacts.
- Simply tap on the “Add” button to block that contact.
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