Timesofmalta
MP Ramona Attard's WhatsApp Hacked in Social Engineering Scam
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On June 17, 2026, Labour MP Ramona Attard confirmed that her WhatsApp account was hacked. The attackers sent messages to her contacts, soliciting €1,150 for rent under false pretenses. Attard, who does not use Revolut, reported the incident to the police after receiving numerous calls from concerned contacts. The scam involved unauthorized access to her WhatsApp account, with hackers archiving her messages to conceal their activities. The messages were crafted in Maltese, urging recipients to lend money urgently. This incident highlights the risks of social engineering scams targeting personal messaging platforms. Attard has warned the public to disregard any suspicious messages from her account.
Key Points: • Labour MP Ramona Attard's WhatsApp account was hacked to solicit money. • Scammers requested €1,150 for rent, misleading contacts into thinking it was Attard. • The incident has been reported to the police, and the public is advised to ignore suspicious messages.