Authorities and media outlets across multiple countries have issued warnings about various scams targeting individuals through phone calls, messages, and WhatsApp groups. In particular, calls or messages originating from the United Kingdom, identified by the +44 prefix, have been highlighted as potential scams. The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has cautioned home workers against falling for quick refund advertisements that could result in financial losses, while pensioners are encouraged to verify if they are eligible for tax refunds of nearly £3,000. Additionally, warnings have been issued about WhatsApp scams involving false claims such as suspended flights and requests for personal belongings. Spain's National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has also alerted the public to fraudulent WhatsApp groups where scammers pose as financial experts offering investment training and recommendations. These alerts aim to raise awareness and help individuals avoid becoming victims of these sophisticated fraud schemes.
Ten cuidado si recibes una llamada del prefijo +44, podría tratarse de una elaborada estafa https://t.co/Jo6dpsIwCn
📲La CNMV alerta sobre fraudes en grupos de WhatsApp. ❗Los estafadores invitan a sus víctimas a unirse a grupos donde supuestos expertos financieros ofrecen formación y recomendaciones de inversión https://t.co/OQn7wQL6rn
#Economía | Alertan peligrosa estafa por WhatsApp: supuesto vuelo suspendido y entrega de objetos personales https://t.co/RfX3P2T5JR