CYBER● ELEVATEDSep 10 · Sep 10, 2026, 4:45 AM
Police warn of WhatsApp scam using real accounts to trick contacts into sending money
surinenglish.com · Spain · global
Police are issuing a warning about a WhatsApp scam where fraudsters use compromised accounts to trick contacts into sending money. This alerts the public to a current cyber threat involving financial fraud.
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