Scammers often lurk in plain sight on messaging apps, turning a simple chat into a gateway for stealing your personal data. This incident highlights how fraudsters impersonate trusted contacts to trick users into sharing WhatsApp or SMS PIN codes, which can unlock accounts and lead to broader identity theft. While the caller's identity remains unclear, the method screams classic phishing tactics. To stay safe, never share verification codes with anyone, even if they seem familiar—verify through another channel first. Enable two-factor authentication everywhere, and report suspicious messages to the platform immediately. Ignoring these calls cuts off their power.
Reached through WhatsApp, posing as a known contact to execute a WhatsApp/SMS PIN‑code scam.
