A sophisticated scam targeting WhatsApp users has been reported, where cybercriminals impersonate banks to steal money from victims' accounts. The scammers initiate contact via WhatsApp, posing as the victim's bank and using the bank's name and logo as their profile. They claim there is an issue with the victim's account or card, such as a pending transaction that requires immediate action. To resolve the issue, the scammers propose a video call, during which they request the victim to share their screen. By doing so, the scammers can observe the victim entering their banking credentials, allowing them to access and drain the account. This scam has been noted to be particularly prevalent in Spain, where WhatsApp is widely used. Authorities and cybersecurity experts advise users never to share personal or banking information over unsolicited calls or messages and to contact their bank directly if they suspect any fraudulent activity.
I received the same scam DMs The spammer pretended to be from TechCrunch. I instantly knew it was fake. He was way too nice and non-critical. @mikebutcher trained me well. 🫡🙏 https://t.co/GujFmwP04b
There was an account (now suspended) pretending to be a reporter last week. It was sending people what looked like a 'Calendly' authorisation link. This would allow the scammer to gain access to their account. So don't click on links in DMs unless you are really sure about them. https://t.co/TftrgW2Abx
Just got this DM 😂. If you get this kind of message in your DMs it’s most likely a phishing attempt. They’ll send you a link that forces you to use the X-API and they get access to your account. Stay safe guys. Also there’s no one named Sarah Thlac at TechCrunch. https://t.co/gtnMXNq3D3