Top Tips for Spotting and Avoiding WhatsApp Scams

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide with over 2 billion users. Unfortunately, cyber-attacks on WhatsApp are common, often disguised as messages from friends or family members. To avoid falling for these scams, it’s important to keep an eye out for warning signs such as messages from unknown numbers or messages that seem too good to be true. Security specialists Brian Higgins and Tom Davidson suggest being cautious with any messages that contain clickable links or ask for personal information. Keeping your phone and apps updated with the latest security fixes is also important. If you do fall victim to a scam, don’t panic, simply log back in and delete any suspicious messages as soon as possible to stay safe.