UAE alert: Beware of this WhatsApp scam
Web report/Dubai
Reuters
Have you received this message on WhatsApp recently? Hi i am sorry,I am send you a 6-digit code by SMS mistake can you pass it to me ? Its urgent?
This is the latest scheme hackers are using to access your WhatsApp account - and all they need is a valid phone number and a verification code.
WhatsApp users have been receiving messages from people who claim an error and a request to share a six digit verification code sent by text.
Unfortunately, as soon as users share this number, the hackers have all they need to access your account and block you from it.