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WhatsApp 'vote for Sophie' scam spreads across Europe, targets account takeover

A new wave of WhatsApp scams is spreading across Europe, with users receiving messages asking them to vote for 'Sophie' or 'Eliska' in a contest. The scam aims to take over WhatsApp accounts to commit financial fraud against contacts. Reports from Belgian, French, and Spanish media indicate a coordinated campaign, but the scale and success rate remain unclear.

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Le Soirabout 6 hours agoBE, FR, ESCredibility 24%View source

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Mosaic Score5.4
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

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