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Scammers can hack your WhatsApp and ask for money in your name: How to avoid this fraud

Cybersecurity specialist Nuno Mateus Coelho explains a scam where criminals impersonate victims to message friends and family for money, and outlines how to protect your account and what to do if it gets compromised.

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If you use WhatsApp, knowing these security steps helps you prevent criminals from hacking your account and asking your contacts for money.

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