WhatsApp

According to a message that began circulating via WhatsApp in July 2020,  you should not open a video called “Argentina is doing it”. Supposedly, opening the video will hack your phone.

Messages being distributed via WhatsApp are claiming that European discount supermarket chain Lidl is giving away £175 vouchers to “support the nation during Corona pandemic”.

According to a post that is currently circulating via WhatsApp, you should not join a group called “Hearts of Love”.

According to a message that is being shared on WhatsApp, you can follow a link to activate an Internet bundle that includes 1000 GB of free data.

According to a “warning” message that circulates via WhatsApp and social media websites,  hackers are using WhatsApp profile pictures to create nude images of users.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning people about a new scam campaign that uses the cross-platform messaging service, WhatsApp.

Almost every time I publish an article that discusses WhatsApp, at least one person will post a “What is WhatsApp?” comment.

According to this widely circulated WhatsApp post, you must forward a message to your WhatsApp contact list or your account will be deleted.

According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp, the company has decided to let the app “work without Internet” at no extra cost. 

Unfortunately, this message combines information about a real threat with a silly virus hoax and this has caused considerable confusion.