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UK investigates surge in 'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls
Published Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Updated October 9
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Information Commission's Office (ICO) received more than 3,600 complaints about automated calls in September.
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- BBC News
The article emphasizes the scale of the scam, with the ICO believing millions are affected, and highlights the challenges in investigating these calls due to number spoofing and encrypted platforms like WhatsApp.
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