ONLINE thieves target WhatsApp users with fake messages that could fill your phone with dangerous malware.
WhatsApp users across the world are being duped by cyber scammers.
According to website, The Market Business, fake messages are being sent out inviting WhatsApp fans to test the new calling feature.
Once clicked, users are taken to a website where they are asked to take a survey on behalf of the popular messaging service.
But the survey actually forces people to download apps and software which may contain dangerous malware.
The scam is clever as it asks you to invite friends to try the new calling feature before you can download it.
And with many people desperate to use the new WhatsApp Calling feature it could spread across the platform quickly.
WhatsApp Calling is expected to launch later this year and will allow users to phone friends and family over an internet connection for free.
Some people claim to have already used the new feature, although WhatsApp haven’t announced an official launch date yet.
If you should receive a message saying ’Hey, I am inviting you to try WhatsApp Calling click here to activate now’ don’t not click on it.
And if you receive a similar message from friends and family it's likely that their account has been hit by the scam.
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