WhatsApp users are being warned to be aware of a dangerous new scam that's doing the rounds - where you receive a text message from a "family member".
Millions of Irish people have been affected by fraudulent texts, emails and calls in the last 18 months, with scammers trying to swindle people out of their hard-earned money.
Usually, we see the criminals try to pretend to be a reputable organisation like a bank, the Gardai or a phone company.
But this new alert is being raised because now they're acting as a family member texting their mother because they have been "lost."
The convincing trick starts off by sending a WhatsApp message that says: "Hi Mum, my phone isn't working, please can you phone and text me on this number."
The scammers then go on to ask the unknowing parent to hand over bank details and make a payment for them.
It's led consumer rights group Which? to issue a warning about the scam on social media.
The latest scam targeting people in Ireland has seen one unfortunate victim lose €4,000 as a stark warning is issued.
They are then getting the customers to download an app called TeamViewer onto their phones, through which they can take over the device.
They will then ask for your bank details - attached to your Eir account - and a copy of your driver’s licence to prove your identity.
