Archive · 17 Aug 2025
WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud: Scammers Target Users
Imagine someone calls you on WhatsApp pretending to be from your bank.
They want you to share your phone screen.
If you do, they can see everything: passwords, bank info, and secret codes.
This is a trick!
They might use it to steal your money or your identity.
Don't answer calls from unknown numbers, and never share your screen with people you don't know.
Keep your information safe.
Fraudsters are using WhatsApp video calls to steal sensitive data.
Scammers pose as bank officials to trick users.
Screen sharing allows access to passwords and OTPs.
Malware may be installed via links to access devices.
Experts advise caution against unknown numbers and screen sharing.
- Who
- Fraudsters and WhatsApp users.
- What
- A scam where fraudsters use WhatsApp video calls to steal personal and financial information through screen sharing.
- When
- The advisory was recently issued.
- Where
- On WhatsApp.
- Why
- To gain access to bank accounts and steal identities.
- Platform
- Risk
- Loss of bank account access and identity theft
- Method
- Screen mirroring via video call
- Targets
- Passwords, bank details, OTPs, CVVs, PINs
- Prevention
- Avoid calls from unknown numbers, don't share screens, and enable two-factor authentication.
