A new WhatsApp scam has surfaced which tricks people by promising free visa and job benefits in the UK. In reality, it is a phishing scam that is designed to steal data and money from the victims. Find out how to protect yourself from it.
A new WhatsApp scam has surfaced targeting aspirants who want to work in the United Kingdom. This phishing scam lures in people by promising free visa, benefits and work permit in the UK for everyone who wants to go abroad to work. According to reports, scammers send a WhatsApp message pretending to be a representative of the UK government. The message contains an attractively worded proposition with a URL at the end, and asks the recipient to click on it. But once the victim clicks on it, scammers are able to steal personal data and use it to steal their money too. Read on to know the details of this scam.
New WhatsApp phishing scam offers free visa, job benefits
According to a report by Malwarebytes, multiple users have been reporting receiving a WhatsApp message which appears to be from the UK government. The message talks about the UK needing more workers and how the program will help the aspirant get free visa, travel accommodation and work permit to come work in the UK. Check the WhatsApp scam message below.
“UK GOVERNMENT JOB RECRUITMENT 2022: This is open to all Individuals who wants to work in UK, Here is a great chance for you all to work conveniently in the UK. UK…
