In the name of genuine WhatsApp Support, many fake WhatsApp accounts have popped up for the purpose of stealing data like personal information and other details. This may lead to financial fraud as well.
Tricksters pretending to be WhatsApp Support send a prompt message and customers unable to figure out whether it is genuine or fake end up sharing valuable information with them. It is therefore important to check the authenticity of the sender before revealing yourself and your data. If you find something suspicious, immediately report the user and block it.
These cybercriminals set WhatsApp logo into their profile picture with the verified tick so it becomes difficult for the common users to differentiate the fake with a genuine one.
But there is a way to verify whether the account you are communicating with is genuine or fake. When you are chatting with a verified contact, there is a verified badge placed next to the contact name in the conversation screen and their chat info. If you see the verified badge located in a different place, for example, on the profile photo, it means the contact pretends to be verified, but it is trying to fool you.
It should also be borne in mind that WhatsApp never asks for details like credit card and information or 6-digit code or two-step verification PIN. WhatsApp doesn’t even ask for money or confidential information to avoid terminating accounts.
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