I was nearly SCAMMED! How WhatsApp Scams Work!

I explain how I was almost scammed on WhatsApp. I explain how and why WhatsApp scams & fraud work, what to do, and how you can be prepared for it.

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⭐ RESOURCES ⭐

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro to "I was nearly scammed on WhatsApp"
01:04 Messages from first WhatsApp scammer
02:23 Photo from first WhatsApp scammer
02:42 Messages from 2nd WhatsApp scammer
03:55 Photo from 2nd WhatsApp scammer
04:18 Google searching WhatsApp scams
04:44 How & why WhatsApp scams work
05:33 Zelle is one of the worst apps for financial scams
05:51 People are too trusting
06:14 Impersonators & Imposters
06:58 Fake photos fool victims

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⚠️ DISCLOSURE ⚠️
* This video is only intended for general information and entertainment purposes, not professional advice.
* My opinions are my own. They do not necessarily represent anyone I work with or am associated with.
* I speak from my own knowledge, research, & life experiences. What I teach & share may not be suitable for you or your situation. Hire a qualified professional if you need to address a specific issue or situation.
* Matthew Chan, Real Estate Broker, Intrepid Factor. GA License: 391253​​ & FL License: BK3545433
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[DaveDepilot-KFRG]

The trick to not getting scammed is not chatting with people you don't know and don't send money to strangers. 🤣🤣

[SuperCarcher]

I get the “mistaken” Asian girl messages at least twice a week. Currently stringing one along and texting abuse to another. I’m pretty sure they’re really young men behind these scams.

[ActiveAussie]

Good video. One thing they ( the scammers) will do is either randomly contact WhatsApp users ( the "wrong number" thing you are talking about) or they will target men and women on various dating sites them ask them to go on to WhatsApp. They will just be friendly at first, ask about your job, sometimes your income level ( to see if you have a lot of money or not ) ask if you are single or married etc, then tell you how handsome you are or some BS like that. They might ask you about hobbies/interests

Then, usually after a few days or a week the topic of "investment" pops up. The "investments" are crypto, gold, silver, and currency trading scams. Just ignore all these people, block and delete them.

[phillipbradshaw]

When I’m feeling frisky, I have a response that amuses me and befuddles the scammers. I get the generic message that “mistakes” me for someone else and my reply goes like this:

“She’s dead.
“What do I do?”
“I didn’t means to… I just wanted her to stop yelling…she fell so hard…what do I do?”

That usually ends it and every once in a while I get someone that gets pissed and says something back. Usually obscene.

😂😂😂

[shirleyrollin]

Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[shuyanlin]

Thank you for your share, it's a amazing video

[ednaschmid]

Thanks for the info! Well done.. plenty of scammers nowadays, we need to be extra careful…

[vjkgktu]

Thank you so much for this warning!!! Just subscribed!

[crimsonite]

Ayyyye thank you so much.
Very similar situation rn.
Wrong number, sent me a pretty pic, and started talking to get to know her.
Then I got suspicious cause she kept pressuring me to get into digital currency.
I got suspicious and when I started to respond more slowly they got upset. She got upset when I said I felt uncomfortable getting into digital currency since I have no knowledge on it. Plus she wanted me to purchase $1000 worth while sending screenshots of me doing so which of course is waaaay to suspicious. And looked into it and found out bout these whatsapp scams.
Thanks for this vid. I was skeptical and unsure but now i’m confident to just not respond back

[lornahaynes]

Thank you for sharing this information blessings 🙏

[milaamponget]

Appreciate sharing this to us. Good bless you.🤲

[NicolleParsons]

Thanks for the WhatsApp information. Have an awesome Christmas & a happy New Year, cheers

[justchiling]

Thank you sir! unbelievable what's becoming of people.

[jeanlouiscloiseau]

Oh Okay And Thank You For All Your Help

[adrewdio]

Thanks for that. Well done and clear. Cheers!

[nataliecampos]

I'm an *actual* girl and I get these text messages. It's hilarious to mess with them. I also get tons of random numbers and I block every single one!

[Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Great video! This scam is also happening on regular mobile phone devices. I had two people attempt this “wrong number” scam by sending a picture of a young woman with the “introduction”. It wouldn’t have worked even if I didn’t know if it was a scam because I’m a straight woman. 😂 Yes I did block the numbers.

[jazmynpersaud]

Good that you are so clear I thought I knew the person and the fake phone calls all the time. Thanks for Sharing.

[reversefulfillment]

Great breakdown sir. I get these regularly and wonder how anyone would proceed with the random conversation, but maybe if someone was exceptionally lonely and naive. There are quite a few lonely naive folks out there so these scammers play the numbers game.

[MattCommand]

NOTICE: There are scammers who are spamming their so-called "recovery services" in the comment section. Anyone who tries to get you to contact them on Instagram, Telegram, or anywhere, else DON'T FALL FOR IT! Report & FLAG their account! Thank you!