Messages from this number exploit personal details like school names and friend connections to lure recipients into downloading a shady app—turns out, it's a clever phishing ploy dressed as compliments from old acquaintances. Victims report clicking links that lead straight to app stores, potentially exposing devices to malware or data grabs. Block the sender immediately and avoid any interactions to prevent further risks. If you've already engaged, scan your device for threats and monitor accounts for unusual activity. This tactic preys on curiosity, so training on recognizing such spam can safeguard your circle—share warnings with friends and family to curb its spread.
Received an app invitation from a girl my sister attended school with; the invite referenced her old school, and I'm unsure how my number was obtained since I was never listed as a guardian.
Fraudulent.
The number is spam.
An old schoolmate warned this looks like a scam; I avoided clicking, yet the URL appears highly dubious.
It appears they determine your school by tracking your location when you answer a call, then send the nearest school name, usually around 3 pm when school has just ended.
A message on WhatsApp said a Mosman High School friend sent a compliment, yet the school was incorrect and I have no connections there; it appears to be a low‑brow ad, so I removed it.
User downloaded the app after a friend’s recommendation, deleted it within five minutes, then received a message an hour later, accidentally clicked a link, blocked the number and erased the conversation, unsure what to do.
Messages are being sent to my friends containing other people's names and our real school name at random; a couple of my acquaintances downloaded the app, and I suspect a possible data breach.
Fraud.
A notification claims a friend from a high school sent a compliment. Avoid clicking the link—it’s likely an IP grabber or ad promotion. Just block and ignore.
Messages keep arriving that someone from my former high school sent a compliment.
Unwanted spam.
Notification: A friend from Wavell State High School supposedly sent a compliment, but the named person never did, and compliments should be anonymous per the app’s policy.
I received the message and, recognizing the name, foolishly tapped the link, which redirected me to the App Store to download an app.
I received two messages from an unknown number claiming to be a friend from my daughter’s school and mentioning the school's name, then complimented me on WhatsApp. I blocked the number because it seemed like a scam or phishing attempt.