WhatsApp has issued guidance over an increasingly popular scam
WhatsApp is a handy messaging tool that allows people to connect quickly and safely thanks to its end-to-end encryption.
To make your profile private, tap Settings > Account > Privacy > Profile Picture > then change to My contacts. Once this is done, only the people you know will be able to see the photo.The 'hi mum' scam This ‘friend in need’ scam sees the hacker pretend to be a close family member and then asks for money to be transferred due to their phone and wallet being lost or stolen.
However, the code is actually to get access to your account and once the hacker activates it you will be locked out of your chats and they will have full access to your contacts.Experts at the text giant remind users to always verify an account if something seems to be off by reaching out to the person.
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