WhatsApp: The 10 Most Reported Scams in 2025 and How to Protect Yourself

In 2025, WhatsApp became the second most used social network by scammers, with losses of $2.1 billion in the United States. The most reported scam, 'coucou maman', involves impersonating a relative to request money. Other scams include phishing by impersonating official organizations and fake job offers, all of which saw significant increases this year.