New Blue WhatsApp Scam Targets everyone: Protect yourself from the latest BlueWhatsApp scam going around.

WhatsApp users are receiving WhatsApp Pink links via messages which claim that the app's theme will be transformed from its trademark green to pink. Avoid clicking on any such type of link, as this can lead to phone hacking. However, while it does sound fishy and unwanted, it is not technically harmful to your phone. WhatsApp users are receiving WhatsApp Pink links via messages which claim that the app’s theme will be transformed from its trademark green to pink. 

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Avoid clicking on any such type of link, as this can lead to phone hacking. However, while it does sound fishy and unwanted, it is not technically harmful to your phone. WhatsApp says, “An unauthorised third party has recently launched several fake websites and advertisements (that impersonate) WhatsApp in an attempt to trick users into installing malicious content or downloading malicious applications.” The alleged link adds that, “Only users who have previously registered their mobile number with WhatsApp can use the “chat heads” feature, or any future features such as those introduced by Facebook.” The alleged link adds that, “Only users who have previously registered their mobile number with WhatsApp can use the “chat heads” feature, or any future features such as those introduced by Facebook.” No additional details are given by the malicious website/link about the same. WhatsApp has confirmed that it has received no reports of such kind of scams. WhatsApp has confirmed that it has received no reports of such kind of scams. The “fake sites”/link appear to be carrying malicious code which could lead to phone hacking or an infection to the Android system. It also warns that, “Chat heads may not appear on their screen until you update WhatsApp to the latest version,” which implies that users are warned to avoid any such links. How to check whether the scam is real or not:

Step 1: Go to the website/ message which has been sent to you.

 Step 2: If the site looks normal, try using the "chat heads" option and the option to "Save pictures and videos" in WhatsApp. 

Step 3: But do not accept any further user-interface changes.

 If anything has gone wrong, contact WhatsApp immediately as it is definitely not recommended. Other versions of the scam are also available. These links may look much less professional, with a pro-whatsapp imagery and complete absence of illegible writing. 

This variant also suggests that you have to download the update only from official channels. The WhatsApp customer support had responded to a complaint from a user who got a "Like" button message "you are now following" after he installed the latest version of WhatsApp. It was later realised that the version was a beta version of the app and it was not available for public download.

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