The State Police has appealed to citizens to be careful of attempts to gain access to WhatsApp accounts, warning of numerous cases of fraudulent messages and links circulating.

According to the official announcement, scammers send users links with various claims, such as voting in contests or confirming actions, and then ask them to enter the 6-digit WhatsApp verification code.

This code is used by the perpetrators to register the account on another device and gain control of it.

To avoid falling victim to these scams, the State Police advises citizens not to click on suspicious links, even when sent by known persons, and not to share the WhatsApp verification code under any circumstances.

Also, citizens are encouraged to activate the Two-Step Verification feature in the app and, if they suspect their account has been compromised, to act immediately to recover it and notify their contacts.

“Protect your data! Your caution is the best protection against cyber scams,” appeals the State Police.

Police announcement:

NOTICE TO CITIZENS

The State Police appeals for caution against attempts to gain access to WhatsApp accounts.

The State Police informs citizens that cases of fraudulent messages and links circulating have been observed, aimed at gaining control of WhatsApp accounts.

Scammers send links with various claims, e.g., to vote in a contest or to confirm an action.

Then, the user is asked to enter the 6-digit WhatsApp verification code. This code is used by the perpetrators to register the account on another device and gain control of it.

The State Police advises citizens:

Do not click on suspicious links, even if sent by known persons;

Never share the WhatsApp verification code with anyone;

Enable the Two-Step Verification feature in the WhatsApp application;

If you suspect your account has been compromised, act immediately to recover it and notify your contacts.

Protect your data!

Your caution is the best protection against cyber scams.

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