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WhatsApp Photo Scam: A Single Image Can Empty Your Bank Account – Protect Yourself Now

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May 19, 2025
WhatsApp Photo Scam: A Single Image Can Empty Your Bank Account – Protect Yourself Now

Newspoint reports on a dangerous new WhatsApp scam that can drain your bank account — through a single photo:

Here’s how the scam works:

  • A scammer sends a photo file from an unknown number.
  • The image looks normal but carries malicious software.
  • Once downloaded, the malware:
    • Records everything you type
    • Accesses banking apps
    • Steals passwords
    • Breaks two-factor authentication
    • Transfers money silently

Read more at MSN to learn how to protect yourself from this scam.