People say they have received messages claiming to be after a six-digit code - with those who do get it urged to delete it. In fact, the Express reports, a code, which is sent alongside the message, gives criminals access to your account. If you hand this over, it means someone else can access your messages - leaving you locked out of WhatsApp, victims say. One WhatsApp user posted on Twitter : "Three members of my family have lost access to their WhatsApp this morning. "Hackers send a text message from WA with a verification code, then a WhatsApp text from someone you know saying they desperately need the code.

Source: Daily Mirror May 19, 2021 20:17 UTC