www.hackread.com : Researchers Warn Against “free internet without Wi-Fi” WhatsApp Scam

In this new campaign, the scammers promise the victim free internet service without even using WiFi. Now, this sort of offer should raise alarm by default since it is virtually impossible to get free internet without WiFi. Read More: Latest WhatsApp Scam Infects Users with Banking MalwareThe victims are told that they can navigate with their mobile phone without using WiFi or mobile data from the carrier. Needless to say that the victim won't ever get the free internet package as promised. Eset Security researchers are unearthing one scam after another that is making use of WhatsApp.


The latest WhatsApp scam offers free internet without the need of using WiFi. This time the attackers are offering free internet to WhatsApp users if they open the given link and invite their friends too. Earlier in November 2016, video calling scam hit Pakistan where users were asked to open certain links in order to get the feature. Unfortunately, victims will only see offers, but no trace of free internet."WhatsApp keeps facing such hoaxes and scams. Users should be careful about opening such links as this may put their personal security at risk.

Beware of WhatsApp scam offering free internet without WiFi
The latest WhatsApp scams spread misery and malware instead of good cheer, shopping vouchers or free Wi-Fi. "You can get the Internet (or whatever) free, here I give you an invitation."Clicking on the link takes you to a fake WhatsApp website. They are one of many strange messages WhatsApp users should come to expect. WhatsApp, since its acquisition by Facebook, has become one of the largest instant messaging apps and a prime target for scammers. The latest is a chain letter style scam – you must forward it to 13 friends or five groups to activate the offer.
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