WhatsApp remains one of the most widely used messaging platforms globally, which makes it an attractive target for scammers. It is the most popular messaging app in over 100 countries, having been downloaded over 5 billion times.
Another concern relates to virtual numbers. These are increasingly being used for day-to-day communication provide a flexible, cloud-based alternative to traditional landlines, allowing users to manage calls and texts on existing smartphones, laptops, or tablets without needing a second physical SIM card.
Drawing on first-hand experience supporting businesses that rely on WhatsApp and virtual numbers for day-to-day communication, George Lineker, Co-Founder of YourBusinessNumber, has warned Digital Journal that users are underestimating just how sophisticated these scams have become.
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