An alarm has been sounded over a surge in WhatsApp scams targeting unsuspecting residents, with fraudsters impersonating loved ones to steal sensitive information and drain bank accounts.
Cybercriminals are hacking accounts and exploiting trust to trick victims into sharing personal details, prompting police to urge citizens and residents to verify every request – even from close family members, including sons and daughters, as well as familiar contacts – before responding .
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