Investment and trading scams on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is private and fast, which scammers like: a "wrong number" chat can turn into a task, an investment tip or a payment request within minutes.
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Check before you act
- A new number says it is someone you know and asks for money; call the real person on the old number first.
- You are added to a group full of people praising profits.
- The sender moves you quickly to Telegram or to a second app.
- A file ending in .apk arrives; never install it.
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