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.

Caller Categories

Scam
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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 Unknown

Attenzione necessaria con questo numero

442038564522 Scam

Intentaron robarme la cuenta de whatsapp

442038564522 Spam Whatsapp (scam)

Alguien intento robarme mi cuenta de whatsapp, es un problema serio, y no se que hacer, pero supongo que debo cambiar mi contraseña, pero no se si es suficiente, y quizas tambien debo informar a whatsapp.

442038564522 SMS WhatsApp (scam)

Alguien ha intentado robarme mi cuenta de whatsapp, es un delito

442038564522 SMS

intentaron robarme la cuenta de whatsapp

442038564522 SMS

He sufrido un intento de fraude con mi cuenta de whatsapp, alguien ha tratado de acceder

442038564522 Spam WhatsApp (Estafa)

Este número intentó estafarme con un supuesto robo de cuenta de WhatsApp

442038564522 Unknown WhatsApp verification code

Volgens Truecaller op mijn telefoon is het een WhatsApp‑verificatiecode

442038564522 SMS WhatsApp

Mon Truecaller sur le telephone indique que c'est un code de verification de WhatsApp mais je suis sceptique

442038564522 SMS WhatsApp

My Truecaller app say it's a WhatsApp verification code on my phone

442038564522 SMS WhatsApp

Verification code scam

442038564522 Other

Rotzooi, echt een gedoe, hè.

442038564522 Other Skit

C'est vraiment déplaisant

442038564522

E' solo una perdita di tempo, skit totale

442038564522 Prank Call

Norwegian scam reported

442038564522 Scam

Er werd een oproep gedaan die vroeg om een DigiD‑code. De beller bleef bellen, waarna ik het nummer blokkeerde.

442038564522 Robocall Computercall

This is a computercall that repeatedly asks for a digid code and has been blocked due to persistent calls

442038564522 Robocall Computercall

Il numero è associato a Computercall, che continua a chiamare per richiedere un codice di accesso, quindi l'ho bloccato.

442038564522 Spam desconocido

Spam de identificación de WhatsApp

442038564522 Unknown

Informatie van gebruiker: Voorzichtig

442038564522 Unknown

Waarschuwing van de gebruiker: wees alert, hé.

442038564522 Scam

Mise en garde de la part de l'utilisateur

442038564522 Scam

Attenzione, informazioni fornite dall'utente

442038564522 Unknown

Utenti hanno segnalato di dover essere prudenti

442038564522 Unknown

L'utente avvisa di essere cauti con questo numero

442038564522 Unknown

Gebruiker heeft dit gemarkeerd als waarschuwing

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