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WhatsApp Scam Awareness
Learn how scammers hijack WhatsApp accounts, spot "new number" and fake job or investment messages, and lock your account with two-step verification — in about 10 minutes.
By the end, you can
spot the most common WhatsApp scams, protect your account with two-step verification and know what to do if you are targeted.
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WhatsApp Scam Awareness
QUEST WHATSAPP-SCAMS
Why this matters
WhatsApp is where we talk to family, friends, colleagues and even our bank. That is exactly why scammers love it.
Most WhatsApp scams do not need clever hacking. They need you to do one thing: send a code, send money or click a link.
In the next few minutes you'll learn the tricks they use — and the simple habits that stop them.
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What you'll cover
- 1 Why this mattersfree preview above
- 2 The six-digit code trick
- 3 "Hi Mum, this is my new number"
- 4 Fake jobs, investments and prizes
- 5 Lock your account
- 6 If it happens to you
- 7 🧠 Final challenge
- 8 What to remember
Your certificate
Pass the challenge and it arrives straight away as a PDF. Add it to your CV or LinkedIn, and anyone can check it's real.
Certificate of completion
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WhatsApp Scam Awareness
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WhatsApp Scam Awareness: questions
How long does WhatsApp Scam Awareness take?
About 10 minutes: 8 short lessons, 2 quick checks and a 5-question final challenge. Your progress is saved after every step, so you can stop and carry on later.
How much does WhatsApp Scam Awareness cost?
It is free. There is no card to enter, and you still get a certificate when you pass.
What do I need to pass?
4 out of 5 on the final challenge (80%). The quick checks along the way help you learn and do not count towards your mark.
Is the certificate accredited?
No. A MicroQuest is informal learning. Your certificate proves you completed it and has a number and QR code anyone can verify, but it is not an accredited qualification or SETA/QCTO credits, and it says so.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. Tap Start to learn in your phone’s browser, or send QUEST WHATSAPP-SCAMS to 076 263 6000 on WhatsApp. It is the same MicroQuest and the same certificate either way.
WhatsApp Scam Awareness
Free · 10 min · certificate