Meta is rolling out a new protection for WhatsApp users that could stop scammers from hijacking your account before you even realize what is happening. It is one of several new anti-scam measures the company is introducing across its platforms, and this one is particularly clever.
So, how exactly does someone steal your WhatsApp account?
To understand why this update matters, it helps to know how the scam works. Scammers will pose as a legitimate service, such as a talent competition or a voting campaign, and ask you to enter your phone number on a website, followed by a code sent to your WhatsApp.
MetaIn some cases, they will simply ask you to scan a QR code. Both methods are designed to link your WhatsApp account to a device the scammer controls, giving them full access to your messages and contacts. It is
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