Scam Alerts
How to spot a WhatsApp scam
Messages promoting a sham service called ‘WhatsApp Gold’ are recirculating. This scam claims to offer special features to users that can be unlocked by clicking a link – instead the link leads to malware being downloaded onto your device.
To help you stay protected, our experts have rounded up the most common scams you’re likely to come across on WhatsApp, plus their tips on how to spot and report them.
App store scam warning
Fraudulent apps have been found on Apple’s App store, using a legitimate company’s identity to bypass security checks and attempt to harvest people’s personal data.
We examined the scam apps and explain what checks you should do to avoid downloading one to your device.
Don’t get conned on Booking.com
Our scams expert, Faye Lipson, spoke to a Booking.com customer who paid around £860 to book a villa in Malta, which turned out to be a fraudulent listing.
Booking.com promised to refund them, but after seven months of trying to get their money back, the customer was still out of pocket. Find out what happened when Faye stepped in, plus how to protect yourself against holiday scams.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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