Hajra Naz
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned people about a new WhatsApp scam. Scam messages are being sent to users across the country. They come from both local and international numbers. These messages pretend to be from WhatsApp’s official account.
Some even show the WhatsApp logo to look real. They often include dangerous links and false claims. Some say you broke WhatsApp’s rules. Others ask you to verify your account.
PTA says these messages are fake. They are not from WhatsApp. Clicking the links can be risky. You could lose your data or even your account.
To stay safe, don’t click on strange links. Don’t reply to these scam messages. The PTA says to block the sender right away. Then report the number to WhatsApp. You can find step-by-step help on WhatsApp’s support page for Android and iPhone.
PTA warns that these messages may look real, but they are fake. Scammers design them to steal your personal info or login details. WhatsApp will never ask for your account info or ask you to verify through a message.
If you get a message like that, don’t trust it. The PTA asked users to stay alert and report anything suspicious. They also said to keep your apps updated.
Turn on two-step verification in WhatsApp for extra safety.
