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WhatsApp stands as the globe's go-to instant messaging platform. This extensive user base provides easy prey for scammers who lure unsuspecting individuals with enticing offers. Now, mule accounts are their latest weapon.
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Curious about what a WhatsApp Mule account is? Rest assured, it's not a benign creature but a tool scammers employ globally, not confined to any one nation. The digital watchdogs have issued alerts about these threats.
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These scams cleverly persuade WhatsApp users to rent out their accounts. While you've heard of homes or cars being rented, offering a WhatsApp account for rent might sound bizarre.
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These rented accounts become tools for illegitimate activities. They are engaged in targeting individuals, and processing sham transactions, and more, all with the bait of easy money.
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Fall into the scam's trap, and your WhatsApp account may be hijacked, turning it against others with fake loan requests and deceptive links. It all spirals from the simple act of renting out an account.
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Being a victim or renting out your account can land you in legal trouble. Beyond potential bans from WhatsApp, personal data like chats, contacts, and media fall into scammers' hands.
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To steer clear of these scams, avoid scanning unfamiliar QR codes. Resist the lure of easy money and never rent out your account. Activated two-step verification helps secure your WhatsApp. Report any such scam to 1930 or the Chakshu portal.
