WhatsApp 骗局(WhatsApp scams)是一回事，而且每天都在成为一个大问题。我们对此并不感到惊讶，因为该平台是最受欢迎的即时通讯服务，每月用户超过 10 亿，因此，诈骗者将希望利用这一庞大数量。
发现 WhatsApp 诈骗和垃圾邮件
展望未来，人们将需要学习如何发现诈骗，以便在使用 WhatsApp 服务时安全(they can be safe when using the WhatsApp service)。不这样做可能意味着现金的损失，或者坏人出于邪恶的原因窃取身份。这里有一些建议：
- 你不知道的电话号码
- 定期转发消息
- 奇怪的链接
- 验证您的登录信息
- 注意准确的措辞
让我们更详细地讨论这个骗局和垃圾邮件问题。
1]您不知道的电话号码
如果您是那种将您的电话号码放在网络上的公共论坛中的人，那么您收到垃圾电话、短信或WhatsApp消息的可能性就更高。如果一封来自未知号码的陌生邮件进入您的收件箱，我们建议您立即将其屏蔽。
骗子可能会再试一次，因此请准备好阻止出现的每个号码。现在，如果您的号码是从网上抓取的，那么诈骗者就有可能进行更多挖掘以查找有关您的信息。
他们可以使用这些数据使他们看起来好像是您生活中的知名人士，所以要非常小心。
2]定期转发的消息
老实说，在大多数情况下，通过WhatsApp(WhatsApp)定期转发的消息只是试图诈骗的垃圾邮件发送者而已。但是我们怎么知道这条消息是否已经在平台上传播了呢？好吧，该服务背后的团队早在 2019 年就推出了一项新功能，这很有帮助。
转发消息时，会显示一个箭头。但是，当消息被转发超过五次时，会显示一个双箭头。
这非常重要，因为了解差异有助于确定要删除的消息和阻止的消息。
3]奇怪的链接
在查看您的WhatsApp消息时，请务必留意看起来可疑的链接，因为在大多数情况下，它们很可能是垃圾邮件。以下是WhatsApp(WhatsApp)历史上最著名的两条垃圾邮件：
- WhatsApp 即将到期(WhatsApp is expiring soon)：在Facebook购买WhatsApp之前的几天，以及不久之后，许多用户会收到声称该服务即将到期的消息，而阻止它的唯一方法是花一些现金。这绝对是一个骗局，所以如果你再次看到它，请注意。
- WhatsApp Gold，高级版： (WhatsApp Gold, the premium version)WhatsApp有两个版本。一个是为普通人设计的，一个是为中小型企业用户设计的商业版。(Business)考虑到这一点，用户应始终留意突出显示WhatsApp Gold的消息。这个骗局在 2016 年非常普遍，因为它试图诱骗人们为不存在的应用程序付费。
4]验证您的登录信息
事情是这样的，当前形式的WhatsApp不支持 2FA（双重身份验证(Two-Factor Authentication)）。因此，如果您遇到一条消息试图帮助为该服务创建 2FA，那么很有可能是骗子试图获取在你的口袋里。
阅读(Read)：如何控制 WhatsApp 垃圾邮件(How to control WhatsApp Spam)？
5]注意准确的措辞
在许多情况下，诈骗者倾向于使用相同类型的策略来诱骗人们点击链接，因此应该不难发现。例如，发件人可能会声称他或她以某种形式或形式与WhatsApp或Facebook有联系，但请记住，没有员工会与您联系。
在其他时候，一条消息可能会说明用户必须执行某些操作以避免受到惩罚，或者该消息可能包含有关如何收集礼物的信息。这些事情不是真的，所以永远不要让自己上当受骗。
How to recognize WhatsApp Scams and Spam messages
WhatsApp scams are a thing, and it is becoming a big problem with every passing day. We are not surprised by this because the platform is the most popular messenger service with over 1 billion monthly users, therefore, scammers will want to take advantage of that large number.
Spot WhatsApp Scams & Spam
Going forward, folks will need to learn how to spot scams so they can be safe when using the WhatsApp service. Failure to do so could mean the loss of cash, or bad people stealing identities for nefarious reasons. Here are a few suggestions:
- Phone numbers you do not know
- Regularly forwarded messages
- Strange looking links
- Verify your login information
- Look out for precise wording
Let us talk about this scam and spam issue in greater detail.
1] Phone numbers you do not know
If you are the type of person to place your phone number in public forums on the web, then you are at a higher chance of receiving spam calls, texts, or WhatsApp messages. Should a strange message fall into your inbox from an unknown number, then we suggest blocking it right away without hesitation.
The scammer might try again, so be prepared to block each number that comes up. Now, if your number was scraped from the web, then it is possible for scammers to do some more digging to find information about you.
They could use this data to make it seem as if they are a known person in your life, so be very careful.
2] Regularly forwarded messages
Messages that are forwarded on a regular basis across WhatsApp, in most cases, are merely spammers trying to scam and nothing else, to be honest. But how can we know if this message has made the rounds on the platform? Well, the team behind the service launched a new feature back in 2019 that helps a lot.
When a message is forwarded, a single arrow is shown. However, when the message has been forwarded for more than five times, then a double arrow is shown.
This is very important because knowing the differences can help with determining which message to delete and who to block.
3] Strange looking links
When looking at your WhatsApp messages, be sure to keep an eye out for suspicious-looking links, because in most cases, they are most likely, spam. Below are two of the most famous spam messages in WhatsApp history:
- WhatsApp is expiring soon: In the days before Facebook purchased WhatsApp, and a short time after, many users would get messages claiming the service will expire soon, and the only way to stop it was to spend some cash. This was definitely a scam, so if you see it again, just be aware.
- WhatsApp Gold, the premium version: There are two versions of WhatsApp. One for regular people, and the Business version designed for users with a small or medium-sized business. With this in mind, users should always be on the lookout for a message highlighting WhatsApp Gold. This scam was quite prevalent in 2016 as it seeks to trick people to pay for an app that doesn’t exist.
4] Verify your login information
Here’s the thing, WhatsApp in its current form does not support 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication.) So, if you should come across a message that is trying aid in creating a 2FA for the service, then chances are a scammer is attempting to get in your pocket.
Read: How to control WhatsApp Spam?
5] Look out for precise wording
In many cases, scammers tend to use the same type of tactics to trick people into clicking on links, so it shouldn’t be too hard to spot. For example, the sender may claim he or she is connected with WhatsApp or Facebook in some shape or form but bear in mind that no employee will ever contact you.
At other times, a message may state that the user must perform certain actions to avoid punishment, or the message may contain information on how to collect gifts. These things are not real so never allow yourself to get duped.
