Zimperium Inc

10/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2026 07:22

Fake Job Offers Target Mobile Users Through WhatsApp

In a story recently reported by BuzzFeed , scammers are using calls and messages from seemingly legitimate mobile numbers to lure users with fake job offers before moving conversations to WhatsApp. Once there, attackers can repeatedly contact victims, send malicious links, and request personal information or money, highlighting how mobile messaging platforms are increasingly used for social engineering and fraud.

Read the story at BuzzFeed here.

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