Do not click any link you receive on WhatsApp that says you have won a big gift for Christmas. Yes, Christmas is meant to be a time of cheer and goodwill, but it's also the most jolly time for scammers, as cybercriminals make sure the festive season brings new digital threats.
This year, a worrying viral scam is targeting WhatsApp users with fake 'gift links' that promise rewards but can devastate a person's finances and privacy in moments, literally. The fraud has become so common that authorities and technology experts are warning people not to click on anything that seems too good to be true.
