The latest WhatsApp scams spread misery and malware instead of good cheer, shopping vouchers or free Wi-Fi. They are one of many strange messages WhatsApp users should come to expect.
The latest is a chain letter style scam – you must forward it to 13 friends or five groups to activate the offer. “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. The payload can range from subscriptions to premium and expensive SMS services to installing third-party apps on the device, aiming to generate some money for the scammer at the victims' expense.
WhatsApp says it is wise to block the sender and delete it.
The scam is aimed at Android and iOS users. WhatsApp, since its acquisition by Facebook, has become one of the largest instant messaging apps and a prime target for scammers.
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