Phishing Scams Targeting WhatsApp Users in Singapore and Pakistan

Phishing Scams Targeting WhatsApp Users in Singapore and Pakistan

First seen 20 Nov 2025, 06:17 UTC Tribune.PkDawnMothership.SgPolice.SgAsiaone+1 25.4

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Two men in Singapore have been arrested for their involvement in phishing scams that targeted over 7,000 WhatsApp users, sending fraudulent SMS messages that led victims to a fake verification page. Separately, a man in Pakistan was arrested for hacking women's WhatsApp accounts to blackmail them, using malicious links to gain access to their devices and social media accounts.