How to stay safe from WhatsApp Gold tablet and mobile scam
Phone and tablet users are being tricked by scammers into downloading WhatsApp Gold, a malicious 'upgrade' onto their device.The popular messaging app's users are sent a message offering them an exclusive chance to use an improved, updated version, which allows them to send 100 photos and make video calls at once.It invites users to sign up by clicking on a link, which actually sends them to a fake website page and infects their device with malware.
It's a trap! WhatsApp Gold 'premium' version lures users to malware
Danielle CorreaIt's a trap!WhatsApp Gold 'premium' version lures users to malwareShare this content:linkedingooglePrintWhatsappA new scam is tricking users of WhatsApp into downloading a so-called exclusive version of the app called 'WhatsApp Gold', which infects mobile devices with malware.A number of WhatsApp users have reported receiving messages that urge them to sign up for the 'premium' service through the WhatsApp Gold website, linked in the message.
Latest WhatsApp Gold scam promises celeb version of app
If you've been prompted to download 'WhatsApp Gold' by a message sent to you through the messaging app promising exclusive features, then think again, as it's nothing but old-fashioned malware.Those who have been using WhatsApp for the last few years have probably seen at least one iteration of scams attempting to get you to download some very dubious-looking program or go to a hyperlink that will immediately send you malware.For Irish users, the last strange appearance of malware last July saw many of us receive messages as Gaeilge telling us to buy sunglasses, or just win millions of dollars.
BEWARE -- WhatsApp Gold Phishing Scam Doing The Rounds
Evidence has emerged that scammers are attempting to dupe people out of their private information on WhatsApp.This sort of thing seems to be happening more and more just lately, we have a sneaking suspicion if this keeps up half our articles are going to be warnings about the latest phishing scam!A few weeks ago we reported that Apple users were receiving text messages claiming that their iCloud accounts would expire, and required renewal by confirming their personal details.
Beware! WhatsApp Gold invite is a scam
WhatsApp Gold is not a real app, and users should not click on the link.(Source: Reuters) WhatsApp Gold is not a real app, and users should not click on the link.(Source: Reuters)Is there a special version of WhatsApp that celebrities are using?
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