Message coming in the name of a friend has become a trap! WhatsApp account is disappearing without OTP!

This news is very important for every person who uses WhatsApp. A dangerous scam is spreading rapidly named Ghost Pairing ScamThe most scary thing is that in this the hackers neither need your OTP, nor your password, nor any SIM card, Still your entire account goes under their control!

How does this scam start?

Everything starts with a simple message that comes from the number of one of your close friends or relatives. The message goes something like this: “Dude, I found your old photo, look!” Or “Brother, you posted this, right? Check.”

The message contains a link that looks exactly like Facebook or Instagram. As soon as you open the link, a fake website opens and asks for your WhatsApp number. Once you enter the number, the site sends a “legal” pairing request to WhatsApp.

Then in WhatsApp on your phone there is a big pairing code Is visible. Hackers immediately message you the same code and say – “Enter this code, the photo/video will be visible”. As soon as you enter the code, their browser connects to your WhatsApp. The hack is done!

What happens after being hacked?

• Hackers read all your old chats
• download photos, videos
• They send the same scam links to friends and relatives in your name.
• Infiltrate family groups and commit fraud or blackmail
• The most dangerous thing – your phone continues to work normally, you don’t even realize it!

This is not any old phishing scam. This is a misuse of WhatsApp’s own “Linked Devices” feature, that is, not a bug, a completely legal method!

Why is this scam spreading so fast?

Because hackers send links from already hacked accounts. Family groups and old friends are the easiest targets. People see the QR code or 8 digit code and think “this is a security check” and enter it. Such cases are increasing rapidly all over the world.

How to protect yourself? Do these 5 things immediately

1. Check every week by going to WhatsApp → Settings → Linked Devices. If you see any unknown device, log out immediately.
2. Turn on Two-Step Verification now: Settings → Account → Two-step verification → Enable.
3. Never put your number or code in the link. First make a voice call and confirm that the message has indeed been sent by the same friend.
4. If in doubt, log out of all linked devices, report to WhatsApp Support and re-verify your number.
5. Warn all your contacts not to open any links in your name.

last advice

Friends, this scam is 100% preventable. Just need a little caution. Check Linked Devices today and turn on Two-Step Verification. Forward this message to your family and friends also.