Social Media Scams
Educational guides about social media scams scams targeting seniors and their families.
"Hi Mum" WhatsApp Scam — How This Family Impersonation Works in the UK
Got a 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp from a new number? It's a scam. How this family impersonation fraud works in the UK.
Read more →"Hi Mum" or "Hi Dad" WhatsApp Scam — Australia and NZ Warning
Hi Mum text on WhatsApp in Australia or NZ? Don't send money. How to verify and stop this family scam.
Read more →WhatsApp Verification Code Scam — Someone Asking for Your 6-Digit Code
Someone asking for your WhatsApp verification code? Never share it. How this account takeover scam works.
Read more →WhatsApp Business Impersonation Scam — Fake Customer Support Messages
WhatsApp message from a company asking for your details? It's likely a scam. How fake business accounts target you.
Read more →Instagram "Is This You in This Video?" Scam — Don't Click the Link
Instagram DM asking 'is this you in this video?' Don't click. Your friend was hacked. How this scam spreads.
Read more →Facebook Messenger Scam — When a "Friend" Asks for Money or a Code
Friend on Messenger asking for money? Their account may be hacked. How Facebook Messenger scams work.
Read more →WhatsApp Investment Group Scam — Fake Trading and Crypto Groups
Added to a WhatsApp investment group? It's a pig butchering scam. How fake trading groups steal your money.
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