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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Scottish Sun
New WhatsApp alert you must not ignore affects ALL group chats – & missing it could leave your bank empty
The feature builds upon the 'context card' that the messaging service rolled out last year CHAT'S TERRIBLE New WhatsApp alert you must not ignore affects ALL group chats – & missing it could leave your bank empty WHATSAPP users are being urged not to ignore a new alert that is designed to help them avoid scams. Global cyber crime is on the rise with 73 per cent of adults in the US recently reporting they had experienced an online attack. 1 New feature affects anyone using the service who is invited to a group chat WhatsApp is adding an additional feature designed to protect users from group chat scams that could empty their bank accounts. The new feature will affect anyone using the service who is invited to a group chat. "When someone you might not know invites you to a group chat, the app will display a new 'safety overview' that appears before you can even see the messages," reported The Verge, "The overview will include information about the group, including when it was created, who invited you, and how many members it has. "It will also include a warning to watch out for scams, as well as information on how to limit who can invite you to group chats on WhatsApp. "Once you've viewed this page, you can choose to exit the group without even looking at the chat or view the chat for more information." Context cards The feature builds upon the 'context card' that WhatsApp rolled out last year, which shows key information about a group. While context cards will appear for all the groups you're invited to, WhatsApp's new safety overviews will appear as an 'interstitial' page when someone you might not recognise sends you an invite. These overviews tie into WhatsApp's broader initiative to combat scams, which have become increasingly prevalent. Monkey gang caught 'running scam' targeting tourists at sacred temple A recent survey from the Pew Research Center stated 73 per cent of adults in the US say they've experienced a scam or attack. In June, WhatsApp worked with Meta and OpenAI to take down a criminal scam center in Cambodia, which used ChatGPT to create text messages promising work to people who joined a WhatsApp chat group. Bad actors After directing people to Telegram, scammers asked them to 'like' videos on TikTok as their first task. The bad actors then showed people fake reports about how much money they had 'earned' and later asked them to deposit money into a cryptocurrency account as another 'task'. Other forms of the scam involved a rental scooter pyramid scheme and trying to get people to invest in crypto, according to WhatsApp. 'By using more platforms, they're trying to cover their tracks,' said Clair Deevy, WhatsApp's director of external affairs. 'But it also means that when we are working together, they are exposing themselves to more detection systems and teams across all the platforms at once.' Along with its new group chat safety feature, WhatsApp is also testing ways to fight scams that involve bad actors contacting you on other platforms before asking you to transfer your conversation to WhatsApp. It is trying out new ways to alert people to 'pause' before they start a chat with someone not in their contacts and will show more context about who they're about to message.
Scottish Sun
05-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
WhatsApp users need to follow three rules to protect your account from scammers stealing data and money
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHATSAPP users have been urged to urgently follow three rules to protect accounts from scammers. The instant messaging app has over three billion active users, making it a huge target for cyber criminals. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Whatsapp users have been warned to take step to protect their accounts Credit: Getty - Contributor And Action Fraud has warned users that there has been a huge surge in reports of Whatsapp takeovers, where fraudsters gain access to the account and send messages to contacts with the aim of stealing data and money. Scammers often also lock people out of their accounts, so they can't send warnings to friends and family members to tell them they've been hacked. In a post on X, Action Fraud said: "Protect your WhatsApp account against hackers. "We continue to see a rise in the number of reports relating to WhatsApp account takeovers." So how can you protect your account from scams? Set up two step verification One of the best ways to prevent hackers from accessing your account is to set up two-step verification. This means that nobody can log in to your account unless you verify the log in on a secondary device, such as a laptop or tablet. Two-step verification makes it almost impossible for hackers to take over your phone, and also alerts you that someone is trying to access your account. To set up two-step verification head to your Whatsapp app and click on settings, account, two-step verification and enable. Never share an an activation code One of the main ways hackers gain access to your account is by sending you a message claiming to be from Whatsapp, asking you to share the activation code that has been texted to you. WhatsApp warning as grandad tricked into sending £24,000 to 'son' after scammers posed as him & stole credit card If you share the code, hackers can then reset your password, and kick you out of your account. "Never share your account's activation code (that 6 digit code you receive via SMS)," Action Fraud said. Stop, call think Finally, if you receive a message from a friend or family member asking you for money, try calling them before acting on it. Calling your family member helps to confirm their identity, and that they are actually asking you for cash. You could ask a question that only your loved one would know the answer to, or set up a code word in advance to ask the sender for if you worry they are not who they say they are. Scammer often pretend to be people's children, beginning their messages with 'hi mum', or 'hi dad'. They then claim to have lost their phone and be locked out of their bank account, praying on the parents' concern for their children's safety. Eventually, the fraudsters beg the mum or dad for rent money, with parents often forking out as they genuinely believe the texts are from their children. These messages often arrive via WhatsApp or text message, with scammers also sometimes pretending to be close friends or parents. According to Action Fraud, these types of scam messages led to a financial loss of £226,744 in the UK between 2023 and 2025.
The Irish Sun
05-08-2025
- The Irish Sun
WhatsApp users need to follow three rules to protect your account from scammers stealing data and money
WHATSAPP users have been urged to urgently follow three rules to protect accounts from scammers. The instant messaging app has over three billion active users, making it a huge target for cyber criminals. 1 Whatsapp users have been warned to take step to protect their accounts Credit: Getty - Contributor And Action Fraud has warned users that there has been a huge surge in reports of Whatsapp takeovers, where fraudsters gain access to the account and send messages to contacts with the aim of stealing data and money. Scammers often also lock people out of their accounts, so they can't send warnings to friends and family members to tell them they've been hacked. In a post on X, Action Fraud said: "Protect your WhatsApp account against hackers. "We continue to see a rise in the number of reports relating to WhatsApp account takeovers." So how can you protect your account from scams? Set up two step verification One of the best ways to prevent hackers from accessing your account is to set up two-step verification. This means that nobody can log in to your account unless you verify the log in on a secondary device, such as a laptop or tablet. Two-step verification makes it almost impossible for hackers to take over your phone, and also alerts you that someone is trying to access your account. To set up two-step verification head to your Whatsapp app and click on settings, account, two-step verification and enable. Never share an an activation code One of the main ways hackers gain access to your account is by sending you a message claiming to be from Whatsapp, asking you to share the activation code that has been texted to you. WhatsApp warning as grandad tricked into sending £24,000 to 'son' after scammers posed as him & stole credit card If you share the code, hackers can then reset your password, and kick you out of your account. "Never share your account's activation code (that 6 digit code you receive via SMS)," Action Fraud said. Stop, call think Finally, if you receive a message from a friend or family member asking you for money, try calling them before acting on it. Calling your family member helps to confirm their identity, and that they are actually asking you for cash. You could ask a question that only your loved one would know the answer to, or set up a code word in advance to ask the sender for if you worry they are not who they say they are. Scammer often pretend to be people's children, beginning their messages with 'hi mum', or 'hi dad'. They then claim to have lost their phone and be locked out of their bank account, praying on the parents' concern for their children's safety. Eventually, the fraudsters beg the mum or dad for rent money, with parents often forking out as they genuinely believe the texts are from their children. These messages often arrive via WhatsApp or text message, with scammers also sometimes pretending to be close friends or parents. According to Action Fraud, these types of scam messages led to a financial loss of £226,744 in the UK between 2023 and 2025.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former Arsenal wonderkid ‘banished by Ajax over WHATSAPP and told only to arrive at training ground when pals have left'
Star opened up on an offer from Saudi Arabia Tough to Chu Former Arsenal wonderkid 'banished by Ajax over WHATSAPP and told only to arrive at training ground when pals have left' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHUBA AKPOM has been brutally axed from the Ajax first-team over WHATSAPP, according to reports. The former Arsenal star is one of seven players who have allegedly been told to find new clubs this summer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Chuba Akpom has been axed from the Ajax squad over WHATSAPP Credit: Getty 4 He is one of seven stars informed of the decision Credit: Getty 4 It comes as part of a new direction under John Heitinga, who left Liverpool last month to take up the role Credit: Getty Akpom, 29, is on a list with Carlos Forbs, Borna Sosa, Kristian Hlynsson, Christian Rasmussen, Jay Gorter and Branco van den Boomen. Club bosses want to sell the seven players to raise funds for new arrivals. According to De Telegraaf, Akpom and co will not even be allowed to use the field and gym facilities until AFTER the first team has had lunch. The Dutch giants technical director, Alex Kroes, messaged each of the affected players and told them they would not be welcome at the club after Sunday. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL WISH ROO WERE HERE? Wayne Rooney pictured looking glum on holiday with Coleen & Utd legends Furthermore, their car parking spots have been taken away and there is now only one physiotherapist available between them. Sun Sport has contacted Ajax for comment. It comes as part of a brutal cull by new boss John Heitinga. The 41-year-old left his role as Liverpool assistant last month to take up the job. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He made more than 200 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit as a player before spells as the reserve team boss and interim head coach. Arsenal academy graduate Akpom joined Ajax from Middlesbrough in 2023 for £10.5m. Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed After struggling for minutes at Ajax this season he joined Ligue 1 side Lille on loan in the winter transfer window. He recently opened up on how he laid awake for days after receiving an offer from Saudi Arabia when he was with the Championship outfit. Akpom told LavieCutz on TikTok: "Before I signed for Ajax, I received an offer from Saudi Arabia. "I barely slept for five nights. When you hear that there is interest in you, it is different than when you actually see it on paper. "Then all kinds of things happen in your body. Everything starts to itch. I lay awake for days. My girlfriend and I were lying in bed thinking about everything. "You're about to get a certain amount of money, but you don't have it yet, but in your head, you're already spending it. "My girlfriend and I were in Disneyland and thinking about everything we could get…" 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Arsenal wonderkid ‘banished by Ajax over WHATSAPP and told only to arrive at training ground when pals have left'
CHUBA AKPOM has been brutally axed from the Ajax first-team over WHATSAPP, according to reports. The former 4 Chuba Akpom has been axed from the Ajax squad over WHATSAPP Credit: Getty 4 He is one of seven stars informed of the decision Credit: Getty 4 It comes as part of a new direction under John Heitinga, who left Liverpool last month to take up the role Credit: Getty Club bosses want to sell the seven players to raise funds for new arrivals. According to The Dutch giants technical director, Alex Kroes, messaged each of the affected players and told them they would not be welcome at the club after Sunday. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Furthermore, their car parking spots have been taken away and there is now only one physiotherapist available between them. Sun Sport has contacted It comes as part of a brutal cull by new boss John Heitinga. The 41-year-old left his role as Liverpool assistant last month to take up the job. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He made more than 200 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit as a player before spells as the reserve team boss and interim head coach. Arsenal academy graduate Akpom joined Ajax from Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed After struggling for minutes at Ajax this season he joined Ligue 1 side Lille on loan in the winter transfer window. He recently opened up on how he laid awake for days after receiving an offer from Akpom told LavieCutz on TikTok: "Before I signed for Ajax, I received an offer from Saudi Arabia. "I barely slept for five nights. When you hear that there is interest in you, it is different than when you actually see it on paper. "Then all kinds of things happen in your body. Everything starts to itch. I lay awake for days. My girlfriend and I were lying in bed thinking about everything. "You're about to get a certain amount of money, but you don't have it yet, but in your head, you're already spending it. "My girlfriend and I were in Disneyland and thinking about everything we could get…" 4
