WhatsApp Scam Alert

SCAM ALERT

Beware, Your WhatsApp could hacked next! Here’s what’s happening- {thread}

1. You receive a call from the attacker who will convince you to make a call to the following number **67*<10 digit number> or *405*<10 digit number>

2. Within a few minutes, your WhatsApp would be logged out, and the attackers would get complete control of your account.

3. The number you have dialled is a service request for Jio and Airtel to do "call forwarding" when your number is busy/engaged

4. The attacker tricked you into call forwarding your calls to a number they own when you are busy.

5. Now in the backend, the attacker triggers the WhatsApp registration process for your number and chooses the option to send OTP via phone call. Since your phone is engaged- the OTP will go to the attacker's phone, and GAME OVER.

The same trick can be used to hack anyone's WhatsApp account if the attacker has physical access to your phone and has permission to make a call. Every country and service provider has a similar service request number, so this trick works globally.

Source: Mishka Rana