WhatsApp users have been getting the reports about the new fraud makers who have been using the platform and have started sharing a message which states about the employment needs in the UK.
Updated: June 3, 2021 10:43 AM IST
Another fake WhatsApp message is circulating on the platform these days. The new fake WhatsApp message going viral claims that three biggest telecom operators of India – Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi (Vodafone-Idea) – are offering free internet for three-months. The message claims, this is an initiative from the government of India and the idea is to offer three-months free internet for the online education of children.
The fake WhatsApp message includes a link, refrain from clicking on this, which is basically a trick to steal your personal details as well as hard earned money. In fact, any unverified WhatsApp message that comes with a suspicious/ unofficial link must be avoided. You must delete such messages right away. This is one of the easiest ways hackers use to dupe users and affect their devices as well as steal their personal details. Also Read - Facebook F8: WhatsA
Fake WhatsApp Message Alert: A new viral WhatsApp message claims three red ticks on messages mean the Indian government is recording your calls and messages.
WhatsApp Fake Message in Circulation to Falsely Claim Red Ticks Indicate Government’s Control
You should not pay attention to or forward such fake messages on WhatsApp. By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 28 May 2021 14:43 IST
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The message falsely talks about a red tick introduction
WhatsApp is currently in a legal fight with the government over IT rules
A fake WhatsApp message is in circulation that talks about the government s control over the instant messaging app. The message claims, “Two blue ticks, and one red tick means the government can take action, while three red ticks will mean the government has started court proceedings against you.” This is false as WhatsApp has not made any changes to its system to inform users about the delivery of messages through ‘ticks aka check marks. The misleading message comes amid a legal fight between WhatsApp and the government over the recently introduced IT rules in
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Another WhatsApp message with false claims is going viral these days and you should definitely not fall of it. The Indian government is also warning users on the same. PIB Fact Check took to Twitter to warn users and stated, “Messages circulating on Social Media reading ‘WhatsApp info regarding √ tick marks’ is #FAKE.#PIBFactCheck : No! The Government is doing no such thing. The message is #FAKE.” Also Read - WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted: What does it mean for users?
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