Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has warned citizens about an alleged new WhatsApp scam in which cybercriminals trick users into replying “NO” to fake bank transaction alerts, potentially exposing them to malware and financial fraud.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has warned the public about an alleged cyber fraud that can empty victims’ bank accounts through WhatsApp messages without requiring them to share OTPs or click on suspicious links. The victim allegedly did not reveal any banking details, share an OTP or click on a suspicious link. What To Do If You Become a Victim
Fraudsters send messages from unknown or international numbers claiming that money has been debited from the recipient’s bank account, according to Sajjanar. A follow-up message then urges the recipient to reply “NO” if the transaction was not authorised. In a Telugu social media post, the police commissioner described the alleged fraud as an “Auto-Execution File Attack”. A victim reportedly lost all the money in a bank account after simply replying “NO” to a WhatsApp message, according to the translated message. The fraud typically follows these steps: Cybercriminals may then gain access to the victim’s device and misuse banking-related information, according to the warning.
