WhatsApp: Press this button in Whatsapp video call, your entire account will be emptied, know what is 'screen mirroring' fraud..

WhatsApp Video Call Scam: A new scam is going on on WhatsApp these days. In this, scammers are emptying your account by stealing your details from the screen-sharing feature in video calling.

WhatsApp Scam

As WhatsApp is upgrading new features, scammers are also finding new ways to cheat you. During this time, a new type of online fraud is spreading rapidly, which is called WhatsApp Screening Mirroring Fraud.

Warning given on a scam

Financial company OneCard has issued an advisory warning its customers about this new scam. First of all, scammers call you on WhatsApp.

Scammers offer temptation

To win your trust, scammers will say that there is a problem in your account or that you have won a big reward. After this, scammers assure you that you will have to verify your identity to fix it or confirm the reward.

WhatsApp video call
In the name of verification, WhatsApp will ask you to share your smartphone screen in a video call. As soon as the user shares the screen, the scammers can see the activities happening on your phone live.

Can see your details
Scammers can also see your details like bank account details, password, and OTP instantly. This gives them complete control over your bank accounts.

Beware of unknown calls.
To avoid scams, do not share your screen on any app with any unknown person. Beware of any call promising to win a big prize. Most importantly, always beware of unknown calls.

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