Scammers use WhatsApp scam: “Hi mom, it’s me”

The actions of the authors are always similar, almost identical. The scammers report a message from a number initially unknown to the interested parties and immediately start their scam. A typical example: “Hi mom, I have a new mobile number because my mobile is broken.” As the chat progresses, the alleged son or daughter usually tells you that you need an urgent transfer that you had to do, but can’t do so for various reasons. Because the cell phone was lost or broken. The victims are finally asked to make the transfer for the alleged relatives. According to the police, he is usually urged to transfer as a live transfer. The bank details to which to transfer the money would then also be transmitted via WhatsApp or SMS.