New Delhi: WhatsApp CEO Will Catchkart has issued a warning to the users. The WhatsApp major has warned users about using a fake and modified version of WhatsApp available through third-party links. WhatsApp is the most used instant messaging app in the world with more than two billion users. With its increasing popularity, fraudsters are trying to cash in on the duplicate copies of the app. In recent times many fake apps like WhatsApp are available on the internet. However, users need to ensure that they do not install apps that can steal data from users. Such apps are also used to cheat users.
WhatsApp CEO Will Catchcart has warned users on Twitter that recently our security researcher has identified several suspicious apps that claim to provide the same service as WhatsApp. One such app has been identified which has been developed by a developer named HeyMods. The name of this WhatsApp copy is ‘Hey WhatsApp’ and it is also available on Google Play Store. ,Also read: Employment rate rising in July after fall in June: CMIE,
Catchcart said that they are talking to Google about this, however, now that the app has been removed from the Google Play Store, users are still downloading it from third party stores. These fake apps are claiming better and new features than WhatsApp. Whereas in reality this is just a new scam. Such apps steal people’s personal information. And therefore, users should always be careful while using third-party apps. ,ALSO READ: Shares bounce back after 4 days of decline; FMCG, auto stocks shine,