TLDR
Cybercriminals are hijacking WhatsApp accounts by sending messages that appear to come from a friend or family member, asking you to vote for their child in an online competition. The message contains a link to a convincing website where...
Como funciona
Cybercriminals are hijacking WhatsApp accounts by sending messages that appear to come from a friend or family member, asking you to vote for their child in an online competition. The message contains a link to a convincing website where...
Señales de alerta
- : Unexpected message from a contact asking you to vote via a link Request to enter a verification code or scan a QR code to "unlock" voting Urgency or emotional appeal (support my child's competition)
Qué hacer
- 1Never share verification codes or scan QR codes sent via messages, even from known contacts
- 2If you receive such a request, verify by calling the person directly before acting
- 3If your account is compromised, contact WhatsApp support immediately and warn your contacts
Fuente
ncsc-switzerland
Fuente verificada por Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/en/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2026/wochenrueckblick_21.htmlFAQ
Es WhatsApp Account Hijack via Fake Child Competition Voting Scam una estafa real?
Si. Trata el mensaje, la llamada o la solicitud de pago como sospechosos hasta que los verifiques por un canal oficial.
Cuales son las primeras senales?
: Unexpected message from a contact asking you to vote via a link Request to enter a verification code or scan a QR code to "unlock" voting Urgency or emotional appeal (support my child's competition)
Que debo hacer primero?
Never share verification codes or scan QR codes sent via messages, even from known contacts; If you receive such a request, verify by calling the person directly before acting; If your account is compromised, contact WhatsApp support immediately and warn your contacts
Puede LegalAudit revisar mi caso?
Si. Abre el chat gratis y pega el mensaje, el enlace, el remitente o los datos de pago para un triage.