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Singapore police warn of new ruse scammers are using to take over victims’ WhatsApp accounts

In such scams, victims would receive SMSes informing them of issues with their WhatsApp account due to prolonged lack of verification. - SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

SINGAPORE: The police on Wednesday (Nov 12) warned of a new method scammers are employing to take over victims’ WhatsApp accounts – sending SMSes containing phishing links to deceive victims.

In such scams, victims would receive SMSes informing them of issues with their WhatsApp accounts due to prolonged lack of verification.

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