WhatsApp fraud
Did someone send you a WhatsApp message with an urgent request that you pay a bill? Be on your guard, because WhatsApp is used for lots of scams. Criminals often pretend to be someone you know.
Never transfer money without checking
Criminals pretend to be a family member, such as a son or daughter, who say they have a new number. This is immediately followed by a message asking if you can help them by paying a bill. Don’t fall for it!
Always call the person first (on their old number) and check if it’s a genuine request. If you haven’t spoken to the person in question, don’t transfer any money and don’t be pressured or rushed into doing so.
Also check the link of any payment request:
How do you check whether a payment request is fake or genuine?
What if you receive a message from someone who says they work for Rabobank? In that case, you may be dealing with another type of fraud: bank helpdesk fraud. In the video, we explain how to recognize bank helpdesk fraud. Our tips will help you identify this type of fraud and avoid being scammed by it. Watch the video here or with subtitles on YouTube.
Report fraud
Are you a victim of WhatsApp fraud? Please report it.