How to avoid WhatsApp screen mirroring fraud? How does anyone get stuck in WhatsApp screen mirroring fraud? Take care in calls related to bank account or reward.
Online fraud news: Online thugs are looking for new ways to cheat people and commit financial crimes. ‘Whatsapp screen Mirroring Fraud’ is one such new way. In this, hackers access your smartphone through a video call and can steal your data. This can make your bank account empty and your identity can also be stolen.
Recently, One Card has warned its customers about this new fraud through WhatsApp. Apart from One card, many other companies have also warned people about this.
What is Whatsapp Screen Mirroring Fraud?
In this, cyber criminals entertain you to share your phone screen on WhatsApp. They call you to get a problem or any reward in your bank account and ask to share the screen for account verification. As soon as you share the screen, they see information like your bank details, passwords, OTP. Many experts and financial institutions, including One card, have warned about this fraud and have given ways of rescue.
Whatsapp screen mirroring fraud occurs?
The thugs ask you to switch to WhatsApp video calls from a normal call, saying that they will show you a tutorial or help solve a problem. Then, they send you a code or malware link. As soon as you click on that link or use the code, hackers control your phone and steal information like your OTP, CVV, PIN, Password.
How to avoid WhatsApp screen mirroring fraud?
Do not pick up video calls coming from unknown or suspicious numbers. Do not share your phone screen with an unknown person. Do not use financial apps like mobile banking, UPI apps or e-wallets on a smartphone with weak security. Turn on a two-factor authentication on all your financial and messaging apps.