LoginWhatsApp scam targets families
A new scam involves fraudsters posing as family members and asking for money
Posted 06 September 2021 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|National
UPDATES: CTSI has been informed of a newly emerging scam message on WhatsApp in which fraudsters attempt to impersonate the recipient's family members to steal money. A member of the public...
CTSI has been informed of a newly emerging scam message on WhatsApp in which fraudsters attempt to impersonate the recipient's family members to steal money.
A member of the public named Alison received a message that said: "Hi mum, I've dropped my phone down the loo [sad emoji] this is my new number."
Alison replied to the message and asked if it was her son, Will...
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