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The world of social media is marred with fake news and hoaxes. So much so, that there are thousand of these critters running around the internet spreading confusion and sometimes violence as well.
The most recent hoax that’s making headlines is the “WhatsApp Gold” update where people are being sent WhatsApp messages to download ‘an update’ for the messaging app which in reality is a malware.
The message is being spread on WhatsApp on a massive scale and people thinking that it’s a secret update with new features are trying to download the same.
The people who are pulling this scam are pushing a link with a message to WhatsApp users asking them to download WhatsApp Gold, which in reality is nothing more than a virus/malware. This hoax message also includes the word “Martinelli” (which is an Italian surname).
Many WhatsApp users who are already aware of this menace are posting awareness messages on the messaging platform and advising people to stay away from such ‘updates’.
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Twitterati too has been busy warning people about the latest hoax to have hit WhatsApp. The advise has been the same from all: Stay away!
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This is doing the rounds again. Apparently tomorrow Whats App Gold will be a thing and screw your phone up. #WhatsAppGold#Martinelli #WhatsApppic.twitter.com/4nHA4N07Xi
— TechBuzz Ireland (@techbuzzinfo) January 2, 2019
Got this and am circulating just in case it’s true.
FYI: Whatsapp Gold. A video will be launched tomorrow in Whatsapp called Martinelli. DO NOT OPEN it. Its a virus which goes into your phone and nothing will fix it. Do not update to Whatsapp Gold the virus is serious.
— Anna Moore (@5AMoores)January 3, 2019
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I've been sent this warning twice today so am passing it on as better safe than sorry...
"If you receive a message to update Whatsapp Gold * Do not open it!
They just announced that the virus is serious.
Send it to everyone."
— Bakehouse Cottage #FBPE (@Bakehouse2016) January 3, 2019
It’s good that WhatsApp has restricted the amount of forwards to only five times but users too have to play it smart and ignore any such messages and avoid forwarding it to friends or family.
Unless, of course, you want people peeping in on your personal data.
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