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Sparklefizz Thu 22-Jul-21 15:20:13

I have just received a text saying "Your WhatsApp account is being registered on a new device. Do not share this code with anyone. Your WhatsApp code is ....... blah blah, and then a load of random letters and numbers at the end of the message.

What is this? Is someone trying to hack me?

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Sundaze Thu 22-Jul-21 15:33:08

Hi Sparklefizz, search on the net for WhatsApp scams...there have been a few doing the rounds.
I would ignore it, and definitely do not pass the code on to anyone, even if it's one of your contacts, as the code relates only to your account.

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Sparklefizz Thu 22-Jul-21 15:47:25

Thank you.

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Flexagon Thu 22-Jul-21 15:57:13

Yes, ignore and delete the message. This from a recent BBC feature about Whats App scams:

With a stolen account, the hijacker can message your friends and family, and pretend to be you.

They may pretend you're having a crisis and ask your contacts for money.

It also gives them your contacts' phone numbers so they can try the six-digit code trick with new victims.

By hijacking your account, the scammer will also remain in your group chats, where they could see sensitive information.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57357301

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Sparklefizz Thu 22-Jul-21 16:13:01

Thank you.

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