WhatsApp scam: Here’s how fraudsters hijack accounts using OTP trick

A new WhatsApp scam is making waves on social media, with users reporting that they are being logged out of their accounts and losing access to all their messages, contacts, and media. The scam involves cybercriminals tricking users into handing over their one-time passwords (OTPs), giving them full control over the victim’s account.

Several users on X described their experiences with this scam, which begins with a WhatsApp message from a friend, family member, or acquaintance already in their contact list.