WhatsApp fraud: This is how criminals swindle sensitive bank data.. As of: February 26, 2024, 6:08 a.m By: Cefina Gomez CommentsPressSplit Fraudsters are becoming more and more creative when it comes to stealing sensitive banking and credit information.

The police warn of a new method via WhatsApp. According to the Federal Network Agency's 2023 consumer survey, usage rates in Germany are over 90 percent. WhatsApp has been on the home stretch since 2009, but there is also criticism of the messaging service.