Please Add My Number on Whatsapp Scam

How the Scam Works

• The Bait: You receive a short, automated robocall, text, or social media message telling you to "urgently add this number on WhatsApp" regarding a job, a delivery, or a missing contact.
• The Trap: Scammers want you to save their number so they can bypass WhatsApp’s automated spam filters, which strictly flag unsolicited messages from strangers.
• The Goal: Once you message them, they will try to trick you into revealing personal data, pitching fake crypto investments, or asking for a 6-digit WhatsApp verification code to hack and steal your entire account.

Immediate Action Plan

• Do not save the number: Avoid adding unknown or suspicious numbers to your phone's address book.
• Block and report: Open the chat or call log in WhatsApp, tap the number, and select Block and Report.
• Turn on Two-Step Verification: Secure your account right now so scammers cannot steal it. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Two-step verification > Turn on, and create a 6-digit PIN.
• Never share codes: If you receive a text with a 6-digit WhatsApp registration or one-time password (OTP) code, never give it to anyone, even if they claim to be a friend or support agent.