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MUP: New way of internet fraud via "WhatsApp" application
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP), Service for Combating High-Tech Crime of the Directorate for Technology, today warned citizens about the emergence of a new method of internet fraud via the "WhatsApp" platform.
TL;DR
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) warns of a new WhatsApp scam.
- Scammers send links for fake "WhatsApp" account verification via messages.
- Clicking the link can lead to account hijacking.
- Hijacked accounts are used to scam contacts by requesting money.
- Citizens are urged not to click suspicious links, enter verification codes, or share personal data on unverified pages.
- Enable two-factor authentication and always verify identity before sending money.
- Report suspected fraud attempts immediately.
- The MUP has successfully resolved hundreds of such cases in Serbia and continues to investigate.