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Scam WhatsApp message

Scam WhatsApp message

A trusted contact has just alerted me to the following scam, they have kindly allowed me to use their screenshot.

The suspect number 07904 165574 has now been reported to www.who-called.co.uk

The potential victim receives a WhatsApp message from an unrecognised number in which the sender pretends to be known to the recipient.

The criminal makes an excuse that they have changed their mobile number and that this has caused a security issue which means they cannot make a payment, so the sender asks the recipient to make the payment now on their behalf and that they would be repaid in a couple of days time.

(Afterpay is an app that allows the user to make an online purchase by paying a small amount at the time, but then allows the balance to be spread over 6 weeks interest free)

WhatsApp message scam
Ronna