independent :WhatsApp scam messages give away fake £100 vouchers for Sainsbury’s and Topshop, steal people's data

WhatsApp scam messages give away fake £100 vouchers for Sainsbury's and Topshop, steal people's data

WhatsApp users are receiving messages that look far too good to be true – and are just that.People are being hit by a sinister new hack that sees them offered free money and then actually leads them to have their data stolen.The messages arriving on people's phones look innocent, and appear to come from friends and family.

WhatsApp SCAM - Sainsburys £100 voucher sent to users, here's what to do

GETTY • APPLE • WHATSAPP WhatsApp users should delete a new scam message claiming to offer £100 voucher code for SainsburysWhatsApp users in the UK are being warned about a new scam message that claims to contain details about a free £100 voucher from supermarket firm Sainsbury's.The scam messages appears as if it has been sent by someone in your contacts – such as a friend or family member.However the recipient name is actually fake and is designed to trick WhatsApp users into trusting the web address for the alleged £100 Sainsbury's voucher.

WhatsApp message with free £100 Sainsbury's coupon is a scam

WhatsApp users in the UK are being cautioned about another trick message that claims to enclose details about a free £100 voucher from supermarket firm Sainsbury's.Here is the thing that to do in the event that you get the deception content, and how to shield yourself from the trick.The trick messages show up as though it has been sent by somebody in your contacts –, for example, a companion or relative.