WhatsApp safety tips, tricks: Beware of these WhatsApp messages, they can steal your money

In a digital landscape troubled with ever-evolving threats, McAfee, a cybersecurity company, has released its comprehensive Global Scam Message Study, shedding light on the alarming vulnerability of smartphone users in India.

The report underscores the prevalence of deceptive tactics employed by cybercriminals through SMS and WhatsApp, aiming to compromise devices and siphon off funds. Here are a few of such messages that you should be wary of and never click on.

Unclaimed prizes await: If a message promises you a free prize or reward, it’s probably a scam. Scammers often use these messages to lure people into clicking on malicious links or revealing personal information.