Stay Safe Online: Avoid Clicking On These 7 WhatsApp And SMS Messages

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Prize Notifications

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Fake Job Offers

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Bank Alerts with URL

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Unrecognized Purchase Updates

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OTT Subscription Scams

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Missed Delivery Notifications

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Amazon Security Alerts

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Stay Tuned For More Updates

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