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The world of WhatsApp impersonation scams, using the identities of the rich and powerful

On September 7, Satish Deshpande received a message that seemed, at the time, perfectly normal.

Newslaundry

Parents warned of 'hi mum' WhatsApp scam as it spreads to text messages

The fraudulent messages target mums and dads, with scammers pretending to be their children and asking them to send money in emergency situations

Chronicle Live

Urgent warning over simple 'Hi mum' WhatsApp scam fraudsters using to target parents

Which? says fraudsters are using various platforms, including WhatsApp, to target parents by impersonating their grown-up children - and many people are falling for it

Daily Mirror

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More victims targeted by 'hi mum' message as scam spreads from WhatsApp to text

The scammers target parents by impersonating their normally grown-up children and asking them to send money

Liverpool Echo

Dad of 15-year-old killed by teens sobs in court after blaming boy's grieving mum for his death

Reece Tansey died after being stabbed six times in the street

Manchester Evening News

Boozed-up Johnstone man sent vile messages to new girlfriend after drunk row

Brian Winkler turned abusive and sent vile Whatsapp messages to his girlfriend on August 27.

Daily Record

Serving Met Police officer charged over ‘racist’ WhatsApp messages

Exclusive: PC Thomas Phillips has been suspended with full pay

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WhatsApp workshop for restaurant owners

To help improve their online presence

The Hindu

'Hi Mum and Dad' scam spreads from WhatsApp to text messages

Criminals impersonating family members, particularly adult children, are now targeting people via text messages

Wales Online

Little known WhatsApp hack to listen to long voice notes quicker

Everyone knows someone who sends very long voice messages on WhatsApp

Liverpool Echo

‘So many people tell me they wish they could get out!’ Can we escape the tyranny of WhatsApp groups?

Group chats were a lifeline during lockdown – but for many, the constant messages have become an oppressive distraction. Leaving, however, is not so simple

The Guardian - UK

Parents warned of common Whatsapp scam doing the rounds as fraudsters impersonate kids

Scams occurring on the messaging app are becoming more and more common

Irish Mirror

Scots sex beast behind notorious torture case jailed after 'WhatsApp romance scam'

James Mercer, who was caged for ten years back in 2002, is back behind bars after falling for a suspected online sting.

Daily Record

Ex-MAFS Stars Have Been Fuming In A WhatsApp Group Chat About Dom Scoring A Sweet New Gig

Extreme "cursed family group chat" energy.

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Is RCS really 'the new SMS'? There's a battle over the future of texting, and our blue and green bubbles are caught in the middle

Google says Apple should ditch SMS, but its suggested alternative has its own issues.

The Independent UK

Nepal cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane accused of raping minor

Girl claims she was fan of Sandeep Lamichhane and used to talk on WhatsApp and Snapchat

Salon

Facebook fuels Bolsonaro election lies

"Meta has learned absolutely nothing since January 6 in the U.S.," watchdog group says

Daily Mirror

'I told my friend not to use our home for a free holiday - but she turned up anyway'

A couple were left outraged by the "cheek" of their friend who invited herself to stay at their home, then turned up without warning, despite being told it would not be possible

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Miami Herald

Is Spanish-language media really a free-for-all? Here’s how it is —and isn’t — regulated

MIAMI — False claims on WhatsApp and Telegram that monkeypox isn’t a real virus. Russian war propaganda reaching from Latin America to Hispanic voters in the U.S. Unfounded assertions that the FBI’s raid of Mar-a-Lago was ordered up directly by President Joe Biden.

The Guardian - UK

Instagram owner Meta fined €405m over handling of teens’ data

Penalty follows investigation into Instagram setting that allowed teenagers to set up accounts that displayed contact details

Liverpool Echo

WhatsApp is about to stop working on millions of iPhones

WhatsApp is the most used messaging app in the world

Chronicle Live

Your iPhone could be blocked from sending WhatsApp messages next month

A number of devices will become completely incompatible with the messaging service due to the software they sport

Bristol Post

Bristol City evoke memories of Kevin Keegan's Newcastle as self-belief surges through the Robins

Bristol Live fan columnist Math Withers breaks down Bristol City's impressive 3-2 Championship victory over Blackburn Rovers

Daily Record

First pictures of twins, 8, and sister, 18, killed in 'violent incident' at home

Lisa Cash, Christy and Chelsea Cawley all died at a property in Tallaght, Dublin, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The Hindu

‘Parallel exchange case accused received ₹46 crore hawala money in five years’

Enforcement Directorate begins investigation

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