Whatsapp OTP Scam
Whatsapp OTP Scam, WhatsApp users are reportedly facing an OTP scam, and now that WhatsApp Pay is in India, the scam could convince be more dangerous than it already is. Hackers often pose as friends to break into another person's account and get access to their personal information. Currently, fraudulent entities are doing that very same through One Time Passwords (OTP).
WhatsApp users are reportedly facing an 'OTP scam': All you need to know
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How are they doing that? Here's what we all know thus far about the so-called OTP scam:
When a user sets up a WhatsApp account or enables their account on a replacement smartphone, they're required to enter their mobile number, and for a further level of security, the platform uses two-factor authentication (2FA) to verify the user.
However, scammers are using the OTP for the 2FA as a weapon against WhatsApp users.
Reportedly, hackers pretend to be friends or family and reach bent users via another social media or messaging platform and invite an OTP sent to their phone. The excuse often given is that the friend has been locked out of their account and need your OTP to log in.
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We have also reached bent WhatsApp to find out more about the 'OTP scam'.
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Telecom for the landline users
If you do share your OTP, not only will the hacker be able to get access to your personal information on WhatsApp, it will also leave you logged out of your account. WhatsApp does not support multiple-device login.
Do note, besides while fixing, WhatsApp never randomly sends you OTP. If you receive an OTP from WhatsApp out-of-the-blue, it's likely that someone else is trying to set up WhatsApp using your number. In any scenario, you must never share the OTP with anyone.
In any event, if you did share the OTP and got locked out of your WhatsApp account, immediately reset your WhatsApp and log in again.
