A new WhatsApp Pink scam is spreading. Both government as well as police departments from several states including Mumbai, Kerala, Karnataka and more have warned against this scam. “WHATSAPP PINK -A Red Alert For Android Users,” warns a tweet from North region cyberpolice crime wing. Government’s cybersecurity agencies too have issued advisory against rising cases of Pink WhatsApp scam. Here’s all you need to know about this dangerous scam, what is Pink WhatsApp scam, how it spreads, what to do if you become a victim and more.
What is Pink WhatsApp scam
Scammers send messages asking users to download ‘New Pink Look WhatsApp with extra features’. The app is actually a dangerous malware.
What the scam message says
“New Pink WhatsApp Officially Launched with Extra features Must Try this”, goes one message. Another one is: Officially WhatsApp launched Pink WhatsApp with Extra New Features Must Try This.” “Update Your WhatsApp to Enjoy New Features With Pink Look Must Try This.”
Download message may also come from a friend
Downloading Pink WhatsApp messages may also come from a friend or a contact whose phone has been hacked. In case you download the app, a message to download the WhatsApp Pink app will go to all your contacts from your name too without you knowing.
