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WhatsApp request scams return in force and are more sophisticated; PJ warns of a 'mass phenomenon'

Scammers are gaining control of victims' WhatsApp accounts and impersonating them to request money from friends and family. The scheme, which exploits iPhone vulnerabilities, is currently seeing a significant increase in reports according to the Polícia Judiciária.

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If you use WhatsApp, be aware that scammers are actively impersonating contacts to request money; do not send funds to anyone making urgent requests on the platform without verifying their identity through another channel.

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