WhatsApp is rolling out usernames so people can message each other without swapping phone numbers. Handy, but it also means someone can hit you up without you knowing who they really are — and scammers can lean on that to pose as a mate or a brand.
The move
Before you trust a new message, check who’s really behind it on another channel you already have for them.
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