However, the scam is mainly targeted at Android devices.
Malware that is downloaded by the unfortunate user depends on the device used by the recipient. As WhatsApp is an application for practically every mobile operating system, iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone, it is very important for all users to be aware of the scam and not to click on any links within an e-mail message. When the user clicks play, a fraudulent website will open that will try to fool them into downloading malware to their mobile device. This scam e-mail claims that the WhatsApp user has a voicemail message that can be heard by clicking the play button within the message. The latest fraudulent e-mail message being found in inboxes is deceiving users into believing that it is a legitimate communication from the cross-platform mobile messaging app WhatsApp, Hoax Slayer website warns.
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