Fraudulent WhatsApp video calls to obtain personal details

  • 01/01/2024

A new strategy has been adopted by scammers, who are now resorting to WhatsApp video calls in order to trick people and obtain their personal details. A recent case involved an Indian expatriate in Kuwait, who received a fraudulent call from someone pretending to be a police officer and was then transferred to a fake bank representative. 


This concerning trend has been widely reported, and users are being urged to be vigilant about unexpected video call scams, as they can result in the loss of personal information and money. To safeguard against such scams, it is recommended to exercise caution when receiving video calls from unknown numbers and to verify the caller's identity by making a regular voice call.

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