Whatsapp scams: 10 top tips to protect personal identity
Photo Credit: Pixabay Exercise vigilance when receiving calls from unfamiliar numbers on WhatsApp. Never pick up phones from strangers especially if they are from foreign countries.
Photo Credit: Pixabay Caution is key
Photo Credit: Unsplash Always confirm the caller's identity before divulging any sensitive data. Guard your personal info with the help of security tools or apps. In fact, never share your private informaton with anyone on phone or through chats.
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Photo Credit: Unsplash Stay alert for emergency requests for money or private information from scammers impersonating someone you know. Scammers prey on victims who get flustered by situations.
Photo Credit: Unsplash Don't fall for emergency requests
Photo Credit: Pexels Activate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to make it tough for scammers to breach your WhatsApp account.
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Photo Credit: Pexels If you encounter a WhatsApp scam, contact authorities immediately, whether it is your bank or government authorities responsible for policing cyber crime.
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Photo Credit: Unsplash You can also take the step of reporting the scam attempts to WhatsApp and block malicious users from contacting you.
Photo Credit: Unsplash Report & Block
Photo Credit: Pexels Refrain from clicking on suspicious links sent by unfamiliar contacts. They can lead you to losing your money.
Photo Credit: Pexels Beware if suspicious links
Photo Credit: Unsplash Keep yourself updated on the latest WhatsApp scams and educate friends and family to stay protected.
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Photo Credit: Pexels Always have your WhatsApp account updated to latest version.
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Photo Credit: Pexels Share these tips with your WhatsApp contacts and help build a safer community together.
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