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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

Rising number of people falling victim to ‘Dear Mum’ scam on Whatsapp

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A rising number of people are falling victim to a scam on Whatsapp where fraudsters convince people to send them money by posing as friends and family in financial difficulty.

The ‘Dear Mum’ scam involves fraudsters posing as people’s children by pretending they have lost or damaged their phone and are having to contact their parents from a different number.

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