New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- A worrying scam is spreading across India. Fraudsters are duping users into sharing their phone screen via WhatsApp under false pretenses. Once access is granted, they can swipe bank details, one-time passwords, and more, often in just seconds.

An unsolicited WhatsApp call, or fake message, claims to be from a bank or government body with an urgent issue needing attention. The scammer pressures the user into enabling screen-sharing or using a remote access app like AnyDesk or TeamViewer.

Once the user shares their screen, the fraudster sees every move, in real time. If a banking app is opened or an OTP is typed in, the scammer watches it unfold and can initiate fraudulent transactions immediately.

Sometimes, fraud...