Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Authorities in Pakistan have warned citizens about an alarming increase in WhatsApp scams that trick users with fake job offers and deceptive courier messages. These scams are becoming more advanced, often involving the misuse of verification codes and threats of blackmail. Digital rights groups have urged the public to stay alert and avoid responding to suspicious messages.

Scammers are now posing as delivery riders or officials from trusted organizations and ask victims to share verification codes, pretending it's for confirming deliveries. Once shared, these codes are used to take control of the victim's WhatsApp account. Many people have lost access to their accounts and personal data through such tactics.

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