<ul><li>WhatsApp group chat members are being targeted in a new scam where scammers pretend to be members and request one-time passcodes.</li><li>The scammer gains the individual's trust and uses the passcode to take over their WhatsApp account.</li><li>Once in control, the scammer messages the victim's contacts for money to exploit the situation.</li><li>Authorities advise the use of two-step verification and reporting any suspicious messages within WhatsApp.</li></ul>

Urgent warning over WhatsApp group scam targeting family and friends

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