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2025-08-28 21:07:32 -

The WhatsApp Scam That Fooled My Uncle — Don’t Let It Fool You Too

Scams are getting smarter. What used to be obvious fake messages — like a prince offering you millions — are now disguised as urgent, believable texts on platforms like WhatsApp. Here’s the story of how my uncle nearly lost money to a WhatsApp scam, and the red flags you should look for to stay safe. The Setup One evening, my uncle received a WhatsApp message:...

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