Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Near WhatsApp Scam Loss, User Shares Safety Tips
A woman almost lost her WhatsApp account to a sneaky scam.
She got a fake call about a delivery and her calls started going to the scammer.
She fixed it and told others how to stay safe.
Rishika Shah nearly lost control of her WhatsApp account to a scam
The scam involved a fake call from a delivery agent and call forwarding
Shah managed to regain control of her account after seeking help
She shared tips to protect against such scams
WhatsApp is a prime target for fraud due to its widespread use
- Who
- Rishika Shah
- What
- Fell for a WhatsApp scam
- When
- Tuesday afternoon
- Where
- At work
- Why
- To gain control of her WhatsApp account
Scammers
Users
Scammer's Strategy
Scammers
Use real-world triggers to disarm victims
Users
Stay alert, don't call unknown numbers, reject login requests
- Scam Type
- Call forwarding-based WhatsApp hijack
- Target
- WhatsApp accounts
- Scammer's Goal
- Intercept voice call OTP to log in as victim
- Prevention Tips
- Don't call unknown numbers, reject login requests, enable two-step verification, dial ##21# if suspicious
