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SECURITYAug 19 · 04:15 UTCR/PHISHING/u/PhilosopherTricky533

Targeted WhatsApp spam/extortion attempt & SMS OTP flooding – similar experiences?

A user reported receiving targeted spam on WhatsApp from international numbers, which included false accusations of insulting the Prophet Muhammad and promotional material. The poster also received automated SMS and email verification codes (OTPs) from platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, suggesting a bot-driven phishing campaign.

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