Beware of a dangerous chain letter: WhatsApp is dealing with a message that promises iPhone and Android users dark mode.
- Whatsapp users around the world are eagerly awaiting dark mode
- Dark Mode is already available in the Android beta
- There is a message on WhatsApp that promises dark mode , is there something there?
Several billion people worldwide use WhatsApp . Many users are looking forward to the Dark Mode , which is currently being tested by Android beta users. It is still unclear when the waiting will end. At the moment there is a message on WhatsApp. The message says that dark mode can already be activated. All you have to do is click on a specific link. This is the WhatsApp message that promises dark mode .
WhatsApp: Dark Mode message - that is in the text
"Activate Whatsapp Dark Mode Try our new function!
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Hey! Look: https://darkmode.whatsapp-colors.fun The new Whatsapp Dark-Mode is here. I already did it".
Cyber crooks are trying to trap # WhatsApp users with a chain letter:
"Activate Whatsapp Dark Mode" is #Scam. #Malware
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WhatsApp: Dark Mode is coming in an update for iPhone and Android
As already mentioned, the Dark Mode for WhatsApp will actually be included in an update of the messenger. However, users should be careful with the WhatsApp message that promises dark mode. Because: If you click on the link in the WhatsApp message, you will be redirected to a dubious page. There the WhatsApp users should indicate which operating system is installed on the smartphone.
WhatsApp: Dark Mode message not yet available on iPhone
The message should then be sent to 20 contacts or groups. Anyone who shares the WhatsApp message suddenly ends up on competition pages. Or on websites where you run the risk of falling into a subscription trap. According to "mimikama", it cannot be ruled out that the sites may install malware or malware on the smartphone.
WhatsApp: Dark Mode message is a chain letter
So it should be noted that it is a dangerous chain letter . Senders should therefore be informed that the message is an attempt to defraud. By the way: Tobias Mathis recently made the rounds on WhatsApp - also a chain letter. Unfortunately, WhatsApp users still do not get the dark mode .
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Say no to false reports - including chain letters: WhatsApp wants to act harder with the doubt button against fake news.
WhatsApp tests the Dark Mode on the iPhone. However, not all users can access the new feature.
When does the wait come to an end? At least WhatsApp users can test the Dark Mode in the Android beta version.
We took a close look at the beta version. WhatsApp beta users, whether iPhone or Android, can look forward to these updates.
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