Dear WhatsApp users, now you need to be more careful, there is a new scam on whatsApp which will be trying to infect your smartphone with a nasty virus.

Some ‘Secret’ messages offering an upgraded version of the application which is currently known as WhatsApp Gold are being sent to different users of the instant messaging app on Android devices and this is how the new scam on whatsApp is perpetuated.

Users are being told that WhatsApp Gold has a better, redefined features used by celebrities – but it is just an attempt to install malware onto your device.

WhatsApp support team has made it clear that they will never send users a message asking them to upgrade or download another app, and this is a new scam on whatsApp by criminals trying to steal your personal details.

If you have already followed the link to download the software, the advice is to install antivirus software onto your phone to remove the malware.

To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Please also tell a friend about this new scam on whatsApp.

Source: http://todaybase.com/new-scam-on-whatsapp-tries-to-infect/