WhatsApp honey trap scam: What is it? How does it work and how to stay safe?

Did you receive a strange message on WhatsApp or a suspicious text from a stranger trying to strike a conversation or someone you do not know randomly showering you with compliments on Whatsapp? This is happening to some users and is part of the WhatsApp Honey Trap Scam- a new kind of online scam that is affecting many users of the messaging platform. The scam is using the popular messaging platform to exploit victims by establishing a romantic connection with the victim.

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