WhatsApp fraud: This is how criminals swindle sensitive bank data.. As of: March 2, 2024, 5:18 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. A current case was reported in Plau on Monday. The perpetrators initially contacted the victim via text message, posing as his biological son. Further communication took place via WhatsApp, where the alleged son asked for a money transfer.