Nowadays a new image scam is going on on WhatsApp. It looks like just a funny photo or meme. But in reality, it can bring a dangerous virus to your mobile and bank account. To avoid this scam, you have to keep many things in mind. Apart from this, you have to think ten times before clicking on any photo, video, or link.

What is a WhatsApp Image Scam

According to reports, a photo or meme comes on your WhatsApp from an unknown number. This photo may look funny like Win 5000 Rupees or it can also be a joke meme. But a virus or spyware is hidden in this photo. It enters your phone.

How does it work?

As soon as you download the photo, the virus becomes active on the phone. With one click of yours, the scammer gets access to the entire data. Your photos, messages, contacts, banking apps, and everything can be hacked. Whatever you type, the hacker can see it. This virus can read passwords, PINs, and social media logins typed on your phone's virtual keyboard. Apart from this, many times a QR code is hidden in this image, which takes you to a fake website when clicked.

How does this scam spread?

You got this photo from a friend and without thinking, sent it to the family group or other friends. They also keep forwarding it like this. In this way, this scam photo keeps spreading. Do not download or forward any photo without thinking.

How to avoid this scam?

To avoid such scams, go to WhatsApp settings and turn off media auto-download. Never download a file or photo from an unknown number. Open only photos from trusted contacts. If you see any suspicious photo or message, report it and block the sender. Use the on-screen keyboard in banking apps. This will prevent the keylogger from catching your typed password.

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