Message safety
Is this WhatsApp message a scam?
Spot impersonation, urgent payment requests, verification-code theft, and suspicious WhatsApp links.
The short answer
Treat an unexpected urgent WhatsApp message as unverified, even when it uses a familiar name or profile photo. Independently contact the person through a number you already trust.
Warning signs to pause on
- A request for a six-digit verification code or account reset help.
- A sudden emergency, secrecy request, or demand to act immediately.
- A shortened link or link that does not match the claimed organisation.
- A request to continue the conversation on another app.
What to do next
- Upload a screenshot or paste the message without including unnecessary personal data.
- Call or message the person using a saved contact method.
- Never forward login codes, one-time passwords, or recovery links.
- Block and report the sender if identity cannot be verified.
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