Beware Of The Latest Pink WhatsApp Scam And How To Stay Safe

WhatsApp is one of the most popular communication platforms of all time. For all the right reasons? Indeed for all the right reasons. Be it for sending a simple text, a photograph, a video, a voice note, or even calling WhatsApp has become everyone’s go-to application. However, as much as it is everyone’s favorite it has also become a medium for phishers to disseminate fake news and commit online frauds. Scammers have come up with the latest scam called the Pink WhatsApp scam. But what is it all about?

The Pink WhatsApp scam is spreading rapidly, beware of this latest scam

Every other day we get to witness a new WhatsApp scam that creates huge problems for unaware people. But fret not because we are here to tell you about the latest WhatsApp scam so that you do not become its prey. The latest scam called the Pink WhatsApp scam is spreading at a very rapid pace. To say that as always it is breaching the private information of the users and thereby extracting a lot of money would be a sheer understatement.

The Pink WhatsApp scam is basically tricking WhatsApp users with a promising new look along with new features. While anyone would want to go for a new icon look and updated new features you must know that it is nothing but a latest scam.

What is the Pink WhatsApp scam all about?

The Mumbai police have stressed on the risk of the Pink WhatsApp scam as it issued a warning against it. As per the Mumbai police, the users should be more than just careful as this latest scam lures in the user via a message which deceptively guarantees a new logo color update and introduces updated features.

This scam is basically a fraud that attempts to prey on WhatsApp users. The users are basically sent a message with a phishing link. If you click on that link it will immediately start downloading malicious content mostly applications that be disastrous for your mobile phone.

Via this scam, the fraudsters basically gain unauthorized access to your mobile phone’s security. As per claims, the fraudsters can gain access to your contact numbers and saved pictures. Furthermore, by gaining access they can breach your privacy and make unauthorized use of it.

Clicking on the link may also lead to the misuse of your login credentials. It is stated that monetary losses can occur as well due to illegal transactions.

Beware of WhatsApp Pink!! A Virus is being spread in #WhatsApp groups with an APK download link. Don’t click any link with the name of WhatsApp Pink. Complete access to your phone will be lost #Cybercrime_Awareness #TSCSB #Dial_1930. pic.twitter.com/6Q4Sbw6EJ2

— Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (@TSCSB_) June 12, 2023

How to not become prey to this scam? A cyber security expert shared some useful tips

Odisha-based cyber security expert Prashant Sahu said as we quote,

“These scams have the potential to compromise your security, including reading your OTPs and gaining complete control over your mobile device. Stay vigilant and be cautious of such scams.”

The first and foremost tip given by him is to uninstall the software if you have already installed it. Secondly, make sure that you log out of your WhatsApp from all the devices (laptops and other mobile phones) that it was logged in to. Third is for severe cases meaning if the issue still persists then you should back up your essential data and format your mobile phone.

Make sure you ignore such shared texts as it contains illegitimate links. Do not click on those links or forward them to others.

Pointers that you must know

• If you have downloaded the fake app make sure to uninstall it immediately.
• Never click on illegitimate links and make sure to verify if they are authentic.
• Make sure to update or install applications from legitimate official sources.
• Ignore and never share fake messages with links.

Hope this was helpful for you. Do share your thoughts via the comments below.