En bref
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...
Comment ca fonctionne
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...
Signaux d'alerte
- : 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 faire
- 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
Source
ncsc-switzerland
Source verifiee par Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/en/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2026/wochenrueckblick_21.htmlFAQ
WhatsApp Account Hijack via Fake Child Competition Voting Scam est une vraie arnaque ?
Oui. Traitez le message, l'appel ou la demande de paiement comme suspect jusqu'a verification via un canal officiel.
Quels sont les premiers signaux ?
: 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 faire en premier ?
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
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Oui. Lancez le chat gratuit et collez le message, le lien, l'expediteur ou les details de paiement.