WhatsApp verification scam—what to do!

Summary — +442038564522

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Caller Name: Whatsapp
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom — London
Reviews: 865
Carrier: —, Region: London

Expert Opinion

Imagine getting a sudden call right after a WhatsApp verification code lands on your phone. The pattern you’re hearing—multiple SMS codes followed by aggressive calls from a UK‑based number—matches a classic WhatsApp verification scam. Scammers aim to trick you into sharing the 6‑digit code, which grants them full access to your account. Never disclose the code to anyone, even if the caller claims to be from WhatsApp or Facebook. Use the in‑app two‑step verification, block the offending number, and report the incident to WhatsApp’s support. Keep your app updated and consider using a separate, strong password for added security.

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Unknown
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Spam
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Other
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SMS
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Caller Names

Whatsapp
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Whatsapp (scam)
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desconocido
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WhatsApp (claimed)
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Details

Location: United Kingdom — London

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Recent Reports for 020 3856 4522

442038564522 Harassment Call scamming

Hier handelt es sich eindeutig um Betrug.

442038564522 Silent Call desconocido

Me llaman una y otra vez, pero no puedo devolver la llamada, ni siquiera desde el mismo número, es un problema tecnico

442038564522 Advertising desconocido

Esta llamada fue bloqueada en mi FRitzbox debido a que era considerada estresante. La lista de llamadas muestra que han llamado 50 veces al dia, es muy estresante.

442038564522 Spam

Es handelt sich um unerwünschte Werbung, die einfach nur lästig ist.

442038564522 Customer Service WhatsApp

WhatsApp-Verifizierung: Ein Code wird vorgelesen, um sich bei WhatsApp anzumelden

442038564522 Silent Call

Ein gehörloser Senior erhielt diesen dubiösen Anruf, obwohl er keine Kontakte nach England oder London hat, daher habe ich ihm geraten, die Nummer zu blockieren, was ich als sehr ratsam empfinde, besonders da es so sicherer ist.

442038564522 Other WhatsApp

Es handelt sich um eine WhatsApp-Kontoverifizierungsanfrage

442038564522 Unknown

Gebruiker meldt: dit is slecht, eh.

442038564522 Other

Avis de l'utilisateur : mauvais

442038564522 Unknown

User indicated this was bad

442038564522 Harassment Call

Po mom mišljenju ovaj broj uznemirava i traži kod od WhatsAppa

442038564522 Scam

Il semble que ce numéro dérange, il demande un code de WhatsApp.

442038564522 Harassment Call

This number is harassing me, asking for a WhatsApp code.

442038564522 Spam

Gebruiker meldt slecht en waarschuwt.

442038564522 Other

Avis de l'utilisateur : Mauvais + Prudence

442038564522 Unknown

User notes: Negative + Warning

442038564522 Spam

Unerwünschte Nachrichten sind schlicht störend.

442038564522 Other

Gebruiker beoordeelt het neutraal, ja.

442038564522 Safe

Opinion neutre de l'utilisateur

442038564522 Safe

User-submitted info: Neutral

442038564522 Other

Informazione fornita dall'utente: Neutrale

442038564522 Scam Whatsapp (Phishing)

Ich denke, es ist ein Betrugsversuch über WhatsApp und ständige Anrufe

442038564522 Spam Spam

Dit bericht is zeker spam, man.

442038564522 Scam scammers

De eerste oproep kwam van een gespoofd nummer met een zwaar West-Afrikaans accent dat me vroeg een Zoom‑meeting te joinen; daarna belde een ander nummer me om een WhatsApp‑code te herhalen, wat de scammers in staat stelde mijn account over te nemen.

442038564522 Scam scammers

I initially got a call from the spoofed number +447596956806, with a strong West African accent urging me to join a Zoom meeting. Shortly after, another call from +442038564522 asked me to repeat the WhatsApp verification code. That code would let the scammers access my WhatsApp on a new device, enabling them to hijack the account and impersonate me to swindle emergency funds from my contacts.

442038564522 Scam (scam)

Dopo aver ricevuto la prima chiamata da un numero contraffatto con accento africano occidentale, mi hanno chiesto di partecipare ad una riunione su Zoom, poi e' arrivata un'altra chiamata da un altro numero che mi chiedeva di leggere un codice di approvazione di WhatsApp, che in realta' era un trucco per accedere al mio account e chiedere soldi ai miei contatti, quei bastardi

442038564522 Scam

Initially, a spoofed number +447596956806 contacted me with a strong West African accent, requesting my participation in a Zoom session. Subsequently, +442038564522 rang, demanding I recite a WhatsApp verification code. Unknowingly, this code would permit access to my WhatsApp on a different device, enabling fraudsters to impersonate me and solicit funds from my contacts.

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