Alguem tenta te convencer a repassar aquele codigo de 6 digitos que chegou no seu SMS. Se voce entrega, o golpista rouba seu WhatsApp e passa a pedir dinheiro pros seus contatos como se fosse voce. Foi o golpe mais aplicado contra clientes de banco no Brasil em 2024, e aqui ele dispara porque quase todo mundo usa WhatsApp e paga por Pix na hora.

Como o golpe funciona

1. O golpista descobre seu numero e seu nome (em anuncios de venda, vazamentos ou redes sociais).
2. Ele comeca a cadastrar o seu numero no aparelho dele, e isso faz o WhatsApp mandar o codigo de 6 digitos pro seu SMS.
3. Fingindo ser uma empresa, uma entrega ou o 'suporte do WhatsApp', ele te manda mensagem com uma desculpa pra pedir o codigo que 'acabou de chegar'.
4. Voce le o codigo, ele ativa sua conta no aparelho dele e voce fica trancado pra fora.
5. Com a sua conta na mao, ele manda mensagem pros seus contatos inventando urgencia e pedindo Pix.

Sinais de alerta

• Qualquer pessoa pedindo pra voce repetir um codigo que chegou por SMS. Nenhuma empresa de verdade precisa disso.
• Voce ser desconectado do WhatsApp de repente ou receber um pedido pra 're-verificar' seu numero.
• Um contato conhecido pedindo dinheiro por Pix, com pressa e um motivo novo.

Como se proteger

• Ligue a verificacao em duas etapas (o PIN) nas configuracoes do WhatsApp, assim o codigo do SMS sozinho nao basta.
• Nunca passe o codigo do SMS pra ninguem, por motivo nenhum.
• Antes de pagar, confirme o pedido ligando pro contato num numero que voce ja conhece, ou por video.
• Se roubarem sua conta, refaca o cadastro do seu numero na hora (o codigo derruba o golpista) e avise seus contatos.

Jemand versucht Dich zu ueberreden, den 6-stelligen Code weiterzugeben, der Dir per SMS gekommen ist. Gibst Du ihn her, klaut der Betrueger Dein WhatsApp und bittet Deine Kontakte in Deinem Namen um Geld. Es war 2024 der haeufigste Betrug gegen Bankkunden in Brasilien, und dort explodiert er, weil fast jeder WhatsApp nutzt und sofort per Pix zahlt.

So funktioniert die Masche

1. Der Betrueger findet Deine Nummer und Deinen Namen (in Verkaufsanzeigen, Datenlecks oder sozialen Netzwerken).
2. Er beginnt, Deine Nummer auf seinem Geraet zu registrieren, und dadurch schickt WhatsApp den 6-stelligen Code an Deine SMS.
3. Er gibt sich als Firma, Lieferdienst oder 'WhatsApp-Support' aus und schreibt Dir mit einem Vorwand, um den Code zu erfragen, der 'gerade angekommen' ist.
4. Du liest den Code vor, er aktiviert Dein Konto auf seinem Geraet und Du bist ausgesperrt.
5. Mit Deinem Konto schreibt er Deine Kontakte an, erfindet Dringlichkeit und bittet um Pix.

Warnsignale

• Irgendjemand bittet Dich, einen per SMS erhaltenen Code vorzulesen. Keine echte Firma braucht das.
• Du wirst ploetzlich bei WhatsApp abgemeldet oder sollst Deine Nummer 'neu bestaetigen'.
• Ein bekannter Kontakt bittet per Pix um Geld, mit Eile und einem neuen Grund.

So schützt du dich

• Schalte die Zwei-Schritt-Verifizierung (die PIN) in den WhatsApp-Einstellungen ein, damit der SMS-Code allein nicht reicht.
• Gib den SMS-Code niemandem weiter, aus keinem Grund.
• Bevor Du zahlst, bestaetige die Bitte, indem Du den Kontakt unter einer Dir bekannten Nummer anrufst oder ihn per Video ansiehst.
• Wird Dein Konto geklaut, registriere Deine Nummer sofort neu (der Code wirft den Betrueger raus) und warne Deine Kontakte.

Someone tries to get you to read back the 6-digit code that just arrived by SMS. If you hand it over, the crook steals your WhatsApp and starts asking your contacts for money as if it were you. It was the single most-reported bank-client scam in Brazil in 2024, and it explodes there because nearly everyone uses WhatsApp and pays instantly by Pix.

How the scam works

1. The crook finds your number and name (in marketplace ads, leaks or social media).
2. He starts registering your number on his own phone, which makes WhatsApp send the 6-digit code to your SMS.
3. Posing as a company, a delivery or 'WhatsApp support', he messages you with an excuse to ask for the code that 'just arrived'.
4. You read out the code, he activates your account on his device, and you get locked out.
5. With your account, he messages your contacts inventing urgency and asking for a Pix.

Warning signs

• Anyone asking you to read back a code that came by SMS. No real company ever needs it.
• Being logged out of WhatsApp suddenly or asked to 're-verify' your number.
• A known contact asking for money by Pix, in a hurry and with a new reason.

How to protect yourself

• Turn on two-step verification (the PIN) in WhatsApp settings, so a stolen SMS code alone isn't enough.
• Never share the SMS code with anyone, for any reason.
• Before paying, confirm the request by calling the contact on a number you already know, or by video.
• If your account is stolen, re-register your number right away (the code kicks the crook out) and warn your contacts.

Alguien intenta que le repitas ese codigo de 6 digitos que llego a tu SMS. Si lo entregas, el estafador roba tu WhatsApp y empieza a pedir dinero a tus contactos como si fueras tu. Fue el fraude mas aplicado contra clientes de banco en Brasil en 2024, y alli se dispara porque casi todos usan WhatsApp y pagan al instante por Pix.

Cómo funciona la estafa

1. The crook finds your number and name (in marketplace ads, leaks or social media).
2. He starts registering your number on his own phone, which makes WhatsApp send the 6-digit code to your SMS.
3. Posing as a company, a delivery or 'WhatsApp support', he messages you with an excuse to ask for the code that 'just arrived'.
4. You read out the code, he activates your account on his device, and you get locked out.
5. With your account, he messages your contacts inventing urgency and asking for a Pix.

Señales de alerta

• Anyone asking you to read back a code that came by SMS. No real company ever needs it.
• Being logged out of WhatsApp suddenly or asked to 're-verify' your number.
• A known contact asking for money by Pix, in a hurry and with a new reason.

Cómo protegerte

• Turn on two-step verification (the PIN) in WhatsApp settings, so a stolen SMS code alone isn't enough.
• Never share the SMS code with anyone, for any reason.
• Before paying, confirm the request by calling the contact on a number you already know, or by video.
• If your account is stolen, re-register your number right away (the code kicks the crook out) and warn your contacts.

Quelqu'un essaie de te faire repeter le code a 6 chiffres qui vient d'arriver par SMS. Si tu le donnes, l'escroc vole ton WhatsApp et se met a demander de l'argent a tes contacts comme si c'etait toi. Ce fut l'arnaque la plus signalee contre les clients de banque au Bresil en 2024, et elle y explose parce que presque tout le monde utilise WhatsApp et paie aussitot par Pix.

Comment l'arnaque fonctionne

1. The crook finds your number and name (in marketplace ads, leaks or social media).
2. He starts registering your number on his own phone, which makes WhatsApp send the 6-digit code to your SMS.
3. Posing as a company, a delivery or 'WhatsApp support', he messages you with an excuse to ask for the code that 'just arrived'.
4. You read out the code, he activates your account on his device, and you get locked out.
5. With your account, he messages your contacts inventing urgency and asking for a Pix.

Signaux d'alerte

• Anyone asking you to read back a code that came by SMS. No real company ever needs it.
• Being logged out of WhatsApp suddenly or asked to 're-verify' your number.
• A known contact asking for money by Pix, in a hurry and with a new reason.

Comment te protéger

• Turn on two-step verification (the PIN) in WhatsApp settings, so a stolen SMS code alone isn't enough.
• Never share the SMS code with anyone, for any reason.
• Before paying, confirm the request by calling the contact on a number you already know, or by video.
• If your account is stolen, re-register your number right away (the code kicks the crook out) and warn your contacts.

Qualcuno cerca di farti ripetere quel codice di 6 cifre arrivato via SMS. Se lo consegni, il truffatore ruba il tuo WhatsApp e inizia a chiedere soldi ai tuoi contatti come se fossi tu. E stata la truffa piu segnalata contro i clienti delle banche in Brasile nel 2024, e li esplode perche quasi tutti usano WhatsApp e pagano subito con Pix.

Come funziona la truffa

1. The crook finds your number and name (in marketplace ads, leaks or social media).
2. He starts registering your number on his own phone, which makes WhatsApp send the 6-digit code to your SMS.
3. Posing as a company, a delivery or 'WhatsApp support', he messages you with an excuse to ask for the code that 'just arrived'.
4. You read out the code, he activates your account on his device, and you get locked out.
5. With your account, he messages your contacts inventing urgency and asking for a Pix.

Segnali d'allarme

• Anyone asking you to read back a code that came by SMS. No real company ever needs it.
• Being logged out of WhatsApp suddenly or asked to 're-verify' your number.
• A known contact asking for money by Pix, in a hurry and with a new reason.

Come proteggerti

• Turn on two-step verification (the PIN) in WhatsApp settings, so a stolen SMS code alone isn't enough.
• Never share the SMS code with anyone, for any reason.
• Before paying, confirm the request by calling the contact on a number you already know, or by video.
• If your account is stolen, re-register your number right away (the code kicks the crook out) and warn your contacts.