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As time passes, the popularity of the messaging platform WhatsApp is increasing. Many people use WhatsApp regularly for daily communication with friends, office bosses or family members. Due to its popularity, there are also cases of financial fraud using the messaging app. Discussions about WhatsApp’s screen share scam have been going on for quite some time.

How is this cheating being done?
Almost all digital frauds today have a common factor. That is fraud through OTP. Fraudsters do this in various ways, as a result of which common people are unknowingly forced to share OTPs or One-Time Passwords with them. But in WhatsApp screen share scam, the victim doesn’t actually have to do anything other than screen share.

And those screen sharing requests come from cybercriminals. No, the masked fraudster will not ask you to share your WhatsApp screen. Maybe through someone you know, or in some other way. As soon as you activate the screen sharing option, fraudsters will instantly gain access to your smartphone. From there, the fraudster can use the OTPs sent to your phone to steal your important information and even money

Terrible consequences
Not only are people losing their money recently due to screen share scams. The situation is getting so dire that some people are even locking their social media accounts. That is, no one can enter a social media platform, and cannot leave the one they are in. Because, screen share can easily change passwords from your bank account to social media platforms through fraud.

Ways to avoid fraud
1. Never accept voice or video calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp.

2. Never share OTP, credit or debit card number or CVV with anyone on WhatsApp.

3. Never share any of your passwords with anyone on WhatsApp.

4. Don’t respond to someone’s screen share request until you’re sure.