National Gendarmerie Warns of WhatsApp Scam That Takes Over Accounts

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: France

TechnologyCrime & Law

National Gendarmerie Warns of WhatsApp Scam That Takes Over Accounts

On October 26, 2026, France’s National Gendarmerie warned WhatsApp users about a scam designed to take over their accounts. The message, which may come from a hacked contact’s account, asks recipients to vote for Sophie, said to be competing for a scholarship. Police advise users not to click links in messages of this kind.

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