"Calls, pretending to have an offer from Indeed and asking to be added on WhatsApp. It's a scam."
WhatsApp calls
451 community reports tagged WhatsApp across 439 numbers.
Recent activity
Reports tagged WhatsApp are steady: 33 reports in the last 7 days, in line with a usual 36.1 reports a week.
When people report it
Tuesday is the busiest day for these reports, and 54% are filed in the afternoon (12pm to 6pm). Times are when the report was submitted, which is usually soon after the call.
Verdict
89% of reporters rated these calls spam or suspicious. The most common call type is Identity Theft ("New Number" / WhatsApp Scam).
Numbers used
Reports tagged WhatsApp cover 439 different numbers. 250 of them were first reported in the last 30 days, so a number you have not seen before can still be part of the same pattern.
Reports over time
Reports per day over the last 30 days. Reports per week over the last 12 weeks. Red weeks had at least double the usual volume. Reports per month over the last year.
How people rate these calls
- Spam 188 · 42%
- Suspicious 211 · 47%
- Unknown 48 · 11%
- Safe 0 · 0%
Most common call type: Identity Theft ("New Number" / WhatsApp Scam)
Busiest days
All reports by the day they were submitted.
Time of day
When reports are submitted, UK time.
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Night 12am to 6am 6
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Morning 6am to 12pm 157
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Afternoon 12pm to 6pm 243
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Evening 6pm to 12am 41
Latest reports
"Robot call asking me to add them on whatsapp to talk about a job"
"I got a WhatsApp message from this number using my name, saying they hadn't heard from me and hoping all is well. Have not engaged and have blocked the number Something didn't feel right"
"Received a WhatsApp text. Blocked."
"Got a call from "Leo" through Auto trader. He asked me to note down his number (this one) and talk on Whatsapp. Eventually, he tries to get me to purchase a vehicle report for my own car using the site https://www.vehicleinspections.uk/. 100% scam."
"Spammed whatsapp group"
"I have my car for sale on Auto Trader and got a call asking about it. "Leo" wanted me to write down his number and talk on Whatsapp. He eventually tried to get me to buy a vehicle report for my own car through the site https://www.vehicleinspections.uk/"
"An automated voice wanted to add you on WhatsApp. I thought it was maybe a [profanity] scam because there are lots of them. Best to ignore it."
"I got a call and also a message by WhatsApp plus messenger"
"Got a WhatsApp message: Dear Customer, Hope your doing well. I'm getting in touch to tell you that your order "sliding door wardrobe" will be out for delivery tomorrow. Pleas confirm if you can receive it. Our driver will call you on the phoned number you gave 1–2 hours before getting there, so make sure the number is right. We also want to tell you that we offer a professional assembly service if you want to use it. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need any more help. Best regards, Maria Fawcett & Hadley Interior Furnishings Ltd. This message came at 9pm the same day I bought it. No delivery turned up, no reply to messages and they didn't answer phone calls"
"Said they were amazon then sent WhatsApp message and emails"
"Left a voice mail asking me to WhatsApp the number for more details."
"Recorded voice said please add my number to Whatsapp and then hung up"
"If you're selling a car, got messages on WhatsApp asking normal stuff, then says can you do a car check as they’ve been conned before. Sends a link for a car report £39.99 …(you can get these reports for under a tenner.) then says if it’s clear he’ll come right away and buy the car and add the report cost to the car. The moment you do the report he blocks you."
"Showing as "Nathan" on Whatsapp. Sounds foreign (Nigerian?) Wanting to buy an item and pay delivery for an item that is listed as collect only"
"Message to ask them to add number to WhatsApp, then a call that didn’t ring!"
"left voicemail asking me to put the number on WhatsApp. I didnt know the number or voice and they didnt say a name - looks a bit dodgy to me."
"Left a message asking me to add their number on WhatsApp. I don't know who they are."
"Called them back but they didn't pick up. Their WhatsApp doesn't show any profile info"