A new online scam is doing the rounds, and this one targets your WhatsApp account. Here’s a quick look at how it works, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scammers target people by asking them for an 'urgent' code. (mihailomilovanovic via Getty Images) The speed with which it strikes ...

WhatsApp, with its billions of users worldwide, has become a major target for scammers seeking to exploit its popularity. Understanding the various types of scams and learning how to avoid them is ...

It begins with a simple, unsuspecting phone call—a friendly voice claiming to be from your bank, telling you there’s an issue with your account. They sound legitimate. But as you follow their ...

WhatsApp is introducing new features to help people spot scams on the messaging service, the company announced on Tuesday. The company also said it has taken down over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts ...

From March 1, 2026, SIM binding will become mandatory for WhatsApp users in India. The new rule requires accounts to stay ...

A new WhatsApp scam called GhostPairing exploits device-linking features to hijack accounts through social engineering, without passwords, SIM swaps, or verification code theft.

Scams and other threats that are doing the rounds on messaging apps like WhatsApp are a stark reminder of how easily even trusted platforms can be weaponized against us. One deceptive tactic that has ...

Investment scams conducted through WhatsApp groups have surged over the years and authorities are increasingly cracking down on such operations. Recently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ...