evidence: Anyone on WhatsApp giving away money, pressuring you to send money, asking for an SMS verification code, or offering job opportunities is likely a scam. Avoid tapping links, keep sensitive information to yourself, be skeptical of friends claiming they've changed their number, and don't return missed calls from unknown numbers. [...] How to Identify a WhatsApp Scam Most WhatsApp scams have common defining traits that can help you identify them and keep yourself safe.