– Both governments as well as police departments of states including Mumbai, Kerala and Karnataka have issued warnings about the Pink WhatsApp Scam.

– A viral message is doing rounds on WhatsApp asking users to download the pink version of WhatsApp.

– Pink WhatsApp is a dangerous malware.

– The scammers are targeting multiple users ensuring that the new version will provide an improved interface and new features.

– The malware could lead to misuse of your contact numbers and pictures on your mobile phone, spam message and you may lose control over your device.

– The message of downloading the Pink WhatsApp may also be received from a contact whose phone has been hacked.

– WhatsApp Pink app is spreading through third-party app stores and APK files.

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