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Crime
Rajasthan Police Issues Advisory: WhatsApp Accounts Hacked, Money Extorted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 02:46 PM
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The Rajasthan Police has issued an advisory warning citizens about a rise in cases where WhatsApp accounts are being hacked to extort money from contacts.
The Rajasthan Police has issued a public advisory urging citizens to be vigilant against a growing trend of WhatsApp account hacking. Criminals are exploiting compromised accounts to contact the victim's friends and family, claiming to be the account holder and requesting financial assistance. The police have emphasized the importance of strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and avoiding sharing personal information online to prevent such scams.