I was fooled….new scam

WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted, meaning the messages are encrypted before they are sent. Only the recipient can read the messages, making it difficult for scammers to access the content. SMS messages are not encrypted, which means they can be intercepted if you don't take additional security measures.

I have Google Pixel phone. If I suspect a phone call is a scam I can press a key and it then tells the caller that I will be recording any conversation I have with them. They ring off straight away!

WhatsApp is really not safe at all. Why use it?? Perfectly ordinary messages and e mails plus phone calls is enough surely?

I’ve been made aware that lawyers aren’t allowed to accept cases that arise from cold calling, so the next time you get a call about a motor accident claims management company Ask how they got your details, as most insurance companies would tell you in advance if they use accident management companies.

I have found out that no legitimate company will call you selling something or asking personal questions. Especially if they start the conversation with’hiya ma’am how are you today’?
Sure sign to hang up immediately! Even health insurance companies!
Be careful

I use whosringing.co.uk to see if the number is known as a scam.

I suppose she was cross because as the OP now knows it is a hassle to get it sorted. However, getting irate with the person not responsible for the mess doesn't help. I hope an apology is forthcoming.

Why was your colleague so cross?
Looks like her phone got hacked initially and so you ended up getting scammed.
Would have thought an apology was in order.
Sounds like an unpleasant person.

? telesales is not illegal ?

David49

The telesales agents are the same as you or I, it’s a job they are doing to pay the rent or feed the kids, they get over 90% rejections which must be very dispiriting. I know it’s a nuisance to you but dont be rude just say “no thanks” and put the phone down.

There must be a better way to earn money. This is illegal as well as immoral.

The telesales agents are the same as you or I, it’s a job they are doing to pay the rent or feed the kids, they get over 90% rejections which must be very dispiriting. I know it’s a nuisance to you but dont be rude just say “no thanks” and put the phone down.

I should imagine that all the people in her contacts had what’s apps scam message and they had all been calling her asking what was going on. I definitely wasn’t accusing her of being the scammer. The abusive call I had afterwards was probably triggered by her hackers.
Just please be careful when you get any odd messages on WhatsApp. Don’t respond. This is only on WhatsApp currently.

Perhaps she was upset because she thought OP was accusing her of being the scammer? People sometimes get the wrong end of the stick and it makes them aggressive?

Thank you for letting us know.

Why was the person so nasty?

why was the woman cross with you, OP.

I'm not on WhatsApp. The only thing I use is email. If I want to phone someone, I do it the old fashioned way by dialling their number. I don't do internet banking either.

I had a text today saying "I've changed my phone number mum"
I deleted it.
DD says it's a classic scam.

Booted from group messages……
Please be careful of odd messages from people you know.
They may easily be scams.

I had a call yesterday supposedly from British Gas asking if I wanted a Smart Meter. I had a feeling something was not right. After declining the offer, I googled the number and found it was a scam.

Not very supportive if that member of your voluntary scheme getting cross with you, is she cut out for the role?

I had a call today purporting to be from Direct Line insurance, I don’t have any insurance with them.
I said if you want to contact me do it by email, which you already have.