All Whatsapp users must be aware of this new scam that could steal your personal and financial data such as bank and card details.
It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
Since it's the holiday season, scammers share fake links that promise expensive gifts. Spam links also infect Windows PCs, Android and iOS smartphones.
Beware of new Whatsapp scams, phishing links have been shared
The name of a dangerous Whatsapp scam is Rediroff.com. Scammers send a link to WhatsApp users and once they click on it, a website opens asking them to fill out a survey and win a prize.
Once the user answers the questions, they are asked to fill in some details like their name, age, address, bank information and other details.
Users have entered all the details, and now it's with the scammers. They can misuse the details to make fraudulent transactions or illegal activities. Scammers can sell details to criminals on the Dark Web. They may install unwanted apps on the user's device.
If you receive a message on Whatsapp with a link to Rediroff.ru, you should immediately report it as spam and delete it. Don't click on it and fill in the details, otherwise you will be cheated.
Cybercriminals can use information to send spam and malicious emails. Phishing websites first check the user's IP address, check their location and then change the language of the page and show a few scam schemes.
If you accidentally click on the links, your device may be affected by malware, adware or PUA. When you see a suspicious ad or redirect to an unwanted site while browsing something, your device may contain malware. So, you need to uninstall suspicious apps