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Threat Library / Social Media & Messaging Fraud

critical🇮🇳 India focus

WhatsApp Fraud

Account takeover through registration-code theft, impersonation of family members from new numbers, malicious APK forwards, and fraudulent investment and task groups.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log