WhatsApp users have been issued an urgent warning regarding a scam currently circulating on the app which targets users' bank information.
People who use the messaging app have been told to keep an eye out for a fraudulent message they may receive from scammers looking to steal their money.
According to popular WhatsApp blog WABetaInfo, the 'support scam' sees criminals posing as technical support before asking users to give out their personal details.
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As reported by Herts Live, all two billion people who use the instant messenger are being warned that they must delete the fake message immediately if they are sent it.
An easy way to tell if you are speaking with a legitimate member of technical support is that they will have a verified badge next to their name on the conversation screen and in their profile.
The fraudulent account does not have this badge and instead uses a blue tick to try and fool users into thinking it is the real thing.
WhatsApp has said it will never ask for your personal or financial details, and so if an account tries to obtain this information report it immediately.
It has also issued advice on what else you should do if you think you have found a scammer:
- Delete the text and block the number if they receive it.
- Never hand over your security codes, a password or a pin to anyone - not even friends or family.
- Make sure two step verification is set up.
- Beware of messages asking for money. Check people's identities and try to verify who you are talking to if in any doubt.
