Spot WhatsApp scams and fake APK files
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Never open .APK files from chats
Files like “Invitation.apk” or “Traffic fine.apk” are apps that can steal your money. Don’t tap them; delete the message.
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Never open .APK files from chats
Files like “Invitation.apk” or “Traffic fine.apk” are apps that can steal your money. Don’t tap them; delete the message.
Real invitations come as photos or PDFs, never as .apk.Never share codes
No bank, courier or WhatsApp will ever ask for the 6-digit code. Never send it, not even to a friend.
Block and report
Tap the sender’s name at the top, then Block and Report.
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