It’s no longer news that the much anticipated video calling feature is now available on WhatsApp for Android and iOS. A huge plus for the company. It’s users has since then expressed their joy in this wonderful improvement.

However, it has been reported that many users are receiving and sharing a scam link claimed to be an invitation to activate the video calling feature. The invitation message is, of course, a scam and clicking on it could expose your device to unwanted vulnerabilities.

How the scam works

When a user taps on the link (‘whatsapp.org.videocallenable.co’), he/she is directed to a ‘WhatsApp-like’ page .


The page is programmed in way that it matches the App’s colour pattern and background. It even has screenshots of the video calling feature and a middle green button claimed to activate WhatsApp video calling.


Tapping on the link, the user is led to another page asking he/she to spread the message by inviting more friends on WhatsApp.


The site seeks user details in form of ‘user verification’ process and could possibly download a malicious app.

Therefore, we plead with all WhatsApp users to be careful and look out for this scam as not to fall victim. WhatsApp has already announced that the video call feature is going to be a staged rollout and if you don’t get this feature now, do not worry, it will be available to you in subsequent days. Clicking on a scam link like this makes matters worst for you.

Source: http://becometechie.com/whatsapp-video-calling-invitation-message-fake-warning/