Scam messages

Good Morning,

A scam offering a 'gold' version of WhatsApp is recirculating - a reminder to always be suspicious of links in emails or messages.

In October 2025, warnings re-surfaced over a supposed 'WhatsApp Gold' update - an alleged premium version of WhatsApp that supposedly offers exclusive features like new emojis and better video quality.

According to similar warnings from previous years, this is a scam that installs malicious software on people's phones and compromises their personal information.

Any updates to WhatsApp will usually happen through the app. WhatsApp should only ever be downloaded through their official website, or legitimate app stores.

Kind regards,

Farina