HackFraudWhatsApp Voting Scam via Compromised Accounts (Spain)
Published: 26 Oct 2026 · Spain
Scammers hijack known contacts' WhatsApp accounts to send messages asking recipients to vote in a fake contest by clicking a link. The link leads to phishing or data theft; victims are urged not to click or share codes and to verify via another channel.
Who is at risk
Anyone who uses social media, email or messaging apps
How to protect yourself
- Do not click links in unexpected messages, posts or direct messages.
- Check the sender or account through the official website, not through the message.
- Never share passwords, codes or recovery phrases.
Source: Community reports (hackfraud.com)
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