In breve
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...
Come funziona
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...
Indicatori rossi
- : 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)
Cosa fare
- 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
Fonte
ncsc-switzerland
Fonte verificata da 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 e una truffa reale?
Si. Tratta messaggi, chiamate o richieste di pagamento come sospette finche non le verifichi da un canale ufficiale.
Quali sono i primi segnali?
: 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)
Cosa devo fare subito?
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
LegalAudit puo controllare il mio caso?
Si. Apri la chat gratis e incolla messaggio, link, mittente o dati di pagamento per un triage.