Millions of people in the UK who use WhatsApp have been issued an urgent warning. People who use the messaging service are at risk of being scammed out of thousands of pounds, according to banking giant Lloyds.
More people than ever are now losing large amounts of money to fraudsters on the app. Victims have lost around £1,950 each on average with the high street bank now issuing a stark warning of things to look out for.
Users are being warned that the scam messages can seem "very personal" and will often use the pretence of being a family member who has lost their phone. They don't even need to know your name, as "Mum" or "Dad" may be enough, reports the Liverpool ECHO.
