tech
diciembre 29, 2025
Cuidado: aprenda a prevenir los fraudes más frecuentes en WhatsApp
Con sus mas de 3.000 millones de usuarios en todo el mundo, WhatsApp es una de las aplicaciones de mensajería más populares, algo que buscan explotar ...
TL;DR
- WhatsApp is a primary vector for digital fraud in 2025 due to its popularity and the nature of instant messaging.
- The 'child in distress' scam involves impersonating a family member to request urgent financial help.
- 'Ghost pairing' allows cybercriminals to link a victim's WhatsApp account to another device without needing SIM or password theft, by tricking users into sharing verification codes.
- Impersonations of official bodies (like DGT) and major brands (like Amazon) are used to steal credentials or control accounts.
- Some sophisticated scams begin on legitimate platforms like Facebook, TikTok, or Google Classroom, then redirect victims to WhatsApp for the fraud.
- Legitimate entities do not request personal data, verification codes, or urgent payments via WhatsApp.
- Recommendations to avoid scams include: distrusting unexpected messages, verifying sender identity through alternative channels, avoiding clicking unverified links, keeping apps updated, and enabling additional security features.