WhatsApp has also announced Privacy Checkup, a feature that runs through your privacy options within the app (Andrew Williams) WhatsApp has been updated to help users avoid being distracted by spam callers. The popular messaging and communication application has introduced a feature called Silence Unknown Callers, meaning people not in…
Hollyoaks star Jessica Ellis ‘splits from fiance two years after he proposed’ | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
Hollyoaks star Jessica Ellis is thought to have split up with her fiance two years on from his proposal. Jessica, 36, played Tegan Lomax in the Channel 4 soap and got engaged to Matt Shaw back in 2021, but the couple had not yet married. Now, The Sun is reporting…
Beware of unique types of frauds | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
A week ago, a man from Delhi was trying to book a train ticket through a reputed travel website. In the process, he called their customer care number, and the call got diverted to another number. The other party asked him to install an application on his phone, and connect…
Viral WhatsApp chat shows how woman tricked scammers who tried to dupe her by offering fake job | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
By Ankita Chakravarti: WhatsApp job scams are on a rise. Almost every WhatsApp user has in the recent past received at least one call or message from an international number trying to offer a part-time job, in return for good money. While some vulnerable users have fallen for the trap,…
WhatsApp scam alert! How this Gurugram techie lost Rs 42 lakh after liking a YouTube video | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
After reports of a Pune Woman losing Rs 24 lakhs after falling victim to a scam, another similar incident comes from a Gurugram techie. A software engineer working at an IT company in Gurugram Sector 102 fell victim to a massive scam, losing over Rs 42 lakh in the process….
Help someone who’s being scammed | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
Warning signs If you see a lifestyle change that’s out of the ordinary, you need to ask yourself why. For example, if your outgoing grandparent suddenly becomes withdrawn, that’s a sign something could be wrong. Look for any suspicious or unusual activities and review financial statements. How to help If…
Regional Anti-Scam Conference 2023 – Opening Address by Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
Introduction 1. A very good morning to Ms Minh-di-Tang, Ambassador of France to Singapore, esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for joining us this morning, for our inaugural Regional Anti-Scam Conference 2023. 2. We are extremely privileged to have here with us this morning, 34 representatives from 15 countries,…
Inside the Illicit Market for Abortion Pills on Telegram | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
Hundreds of messages from the data that contained pricing information indicate that the average cost of purchasing a purported pack of abortion pills on Telegram is currently $135. WIRED’s investigation also indicates that the abortion pill ecosystem on Telegram is likely a small world. Analysis of the members and administrators…
Join our FREE Love Island WhatsApp community for all the juiciest news from the villa! | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
The weather is heating up and that means one thing – Love Island! The Mirror is launching its own WhatsApp community where you’ll get all the juiciest villa gossip and we want you to join! We’ll send you the latest breaking updates from the villa, exclusives and fan theories straight…
Expert warns of growing social media ‘sextortion’ schemes targeting boys | National | #whatsapp | #lovescams | #phonescams
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A former Snapchat employee says “sextortion” schemes, which are becoming increasingly common on social media platforms, can have a “severe” impact on minors…