Beware! WhatsApp technical support message is a scam

Thieves also use WhatsApp and, of course, they will not miss the opportunity to do their thing. Some used the World Cup to scam users of the application, now they are using the “double login on WhatsApp” to steal. We explain how it works so that you do not fall into the trap.

Cyber ​​thieves are now disguising

Their traps within warning messages that the user receives. They take advantage of the victim’s naivety to steal money and information.
They send thousands of messages a day to random people, informing them that, supposedly, a “new mobile device” has requested access to their WhatsApp account. The user must confirm whether or not they authorize access to their account, answering “yes” or “no.”

If you answer that you do not authorize it

They tell you that they will send a code; by sending the code, you will give them access to all your information.
Another more specific message is also circulating. From Hungary WhatsApp Number List a “normal” number they send the message: “Hi. I’m sorry, I sent you a 6-digit code by SMS by mistake, can you pass it to me? It’s urgent. By sending the code, the same thing will happen: you are giving them access to all your information.

Five keys to identify and avoid a scam message from

Many people have fallen for the scam because Hungary WhatsApp Number Database they claim that the message was sent from the technical support area. To give more credibility, they put a profile picture with the WhatsApp logo and the information “WhatsApp technical support area”.

You should know that in real messages

Which are sent from the technical support team, you will not be asked to respond with “yes” or “no.” The modality that has already been presented on other  occasions in countries such as Argentina and Mexico, has now arrived in Colombia, as some Antioquians reported the situation.