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Israelis Warned of New Social Media Scam Targeting WhatsApp Users

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Томер Адони

First reported by Ice · 2 hours ago

What happened

A new scam is targeting Israelis on social media, using fake profiles of public figures to invite users to WhatsApp groups with promises of free financial advice. Journalist Advah Dadon exposed a scheme using her name and warned the public to avoid suspicious links and data sharing.

  • 01Scammers use fake celebrity profiles to lure Israelis into WhatsApp groups.
  • 02Free financial consultations are offered as bait in the social media scam.
  • 03Journalist Advah Dadon warned the public after her name was used fraudulently.
  • 04Users are urged to avoid suspicious links and sharing personal information.
  • 05The scam aims to move conversations to WhatsApp for further exploitation.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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OrganizationsChannel 12, Facebook, WhatsApp
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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CursorinfoUnrated · Russian1 hour ago
Israelis Warned of New Social Media Scam Targeting WhatsApp Users
IceUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
News Anchor Adva Dadon Warns of Impersonators on Social Media

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