ISLAMABAD – A new WhatsApp scam cum virus has been reported.
There has been a WhatsApp forward doing rounds asking people to upgrade forWhatsApp Gold.
While some users are aware that it’s a malfunction. There are others whomight fall into the trap of clicking it.
The WhatsApp message reads: “Had this sent to me. If you use whatsapp!Today the radio was talking about Whatsapp Gold. There is a video that willbe launched tomorrow in Whatsapp and is called Martinelli. Do not open it.Goes into your phone and nothing you do will fix it. Spread the word if youknow someone.”
linkAnna Moore@5AMooreslinklink
Got this and am circulating just in case it’s true.
FYI: Whatsapp Gold. A video will be launched tomorrow in Whatsapp calledMartinelli. DO NOT OPEN it. Its a virus which goes into your phone andnothing will fix it. Do not update to Whatsapp Gold the virus is serious.1:15 AM – Jan 4, 2019link
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Since 2016, several WhatsApp users have reported receiving an exclusiveinvitation to install a “limited edition” version of the popular messagingapp called WhatsApp Gold.
The upgrade claims to offer new features such as the ability to have videochats, send 100 pictures at once, and delete messages after you have sentthem.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp has just rolled out a new update in the beta channelfor iOS users. As part of this new update, the version number of the app isnow 2.19.10.21 and it comes also with a number of new features.
