GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - A recent WhatsApp scam, where users are tricked into believing they have won a prize, is claiming many victims, allowing hackers control of their accounts and impersonate them to ask others for money.
A surge in hacking activities has been reported to Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa), who warn WhatsApp users to remain vigilant.
Here is how the scam works:
The scammers then send messages to all contacts in their victim's directory, requesting financial assistance, explaining the banking app on their phone has been blocked.
They then forward alternate banking details and the contacts deposit cash.
The WhatsApp help centre advises you look for signs that messages are suspicious.