My WhatsApp account was automatically logged out. During the login process, I received an otp from vmc that said- dear student, thank you your order has been placed. Your order number is xxxxxx.
the time of otp message was 06.52 am while the actual time in India was 8:50 pm
I have reset my iPhone.
iPhone 14
Whether or not this is phishing, it seems your security could use an update, as two-step verification can block most shenanigans, and you will want that enabled.
More generally, WhatsApp is part of Meta, and any account issues or security concerns are best addressed to Meta WhatsApp support.
Their security suggestions: https://faq.whatsapp.com/1095301557782068
WhatsApp offers two-step verification as mentioned, and related account security features. Consider enabling added security.
And if you’ve been re-using passwords, any other re-use can be compromised just as soon as one is compromised.
Sumit010 wrote:
I am confused as to why my WhatsApp account was unexpectedly closed and I received a VMC OTP message instead of the usual WhatsApp OTP message. This happened when I connected to Wi-Fi at home in the evening after a full day without internet connectivity. The only apps installed on my device were Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Axis Bank, BSNL Telecom, and Cred.
Your WhatsApp security was seemingly inadequate, and was compromised.
Whether that compromise was due to passwords re-use, or you got phished and with no two-factor authentication, or whatever else happened here, nobody here knows.
Nobody here has access to your Meta WhatsApp credentials, or data, or to any Meta WhatsApp logs.
For assistance with meta WhatsApp, or e\recommendations for WhatsApp security, contact Meta WhatsApp support.
Some background: This is a user-to-user forum for people using Apple products. The people that work for Apple may or may not read postings here, and Apple only very rarely responds. For assistance with third-party apps and services, please check with the app vendor; with Meta WhatsApp, in this case.
Sounds like a phishing scam. Please review the Apple Support article linked below.
I would suspect any message you received that was addressed as "Dear Student" is a phishing attempt trying to scare you into thinking a purchase was made on your account. They usually include a contact number to call them and want your personal/financial information.
I am confused as to why my WhatsApp account was unexpectedly closed and I received a VMC OTP message instead of the usual WhatsApp OTP message. This happened when I connected to Wi-Fi at home in the evening after a full day without internet connectivity. The only apps installed on my device were Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Axis Bank, BSNL Telecom, and Cred.
WhatsApp account hacked
