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'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
BBC Business·October 8, 2026·1 min read
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about 'robo calls' that appear to lead to a recruitment scam. The calls reportedly prompt recipients to add the caller on WhatsApp, where they are then targeted with fraudulent job offers. The investigation follows a surge in reports from consumers who received the unsolicited automated calls.
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