TLDR
The Postal Police raises the alarm about a new wave of fraudulent messages spread via WhatsApp. Cybercriminals send, from contacts already present in the address book (accounts already stolen from previous victims), an invitation to vote...
How it works
The Postal Police raises the alarm about a new wave of fraudulent messages spread via WhatsApp. Cybercriminals send, from contacts already present in the address book (accounts already stolen from previous victims), an invitation to vote...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Clicking on the link redirects to a malicious site that requests the phone number and subsequently the 6 digit verification code received via SMS.
- 2What to do: Enable two step verification (PIN) immediately in WhatsApp settings.
- 3Never share with third parties the codes received for activation or verification of the app.
Source
polizia-postale
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.commissariatodips.it/notizie/articolo/nuova-ondata-di-furti-di-account-whatsapp-attenzione-ai-falsi-concorsi-online/index.htmlFAQ
Is WhatsApp under attack: new wave of account thefts through fake online contests a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Clicking on the link redirects to a malicious site that requests the phone number and subsequently the 6 digit verification code received via SMS.; What to do: Enable two step verification (PIN) immediately in WhatsApp settings.; Never share with third parties the codes received for activation or verification of the app.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.