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Beware: WhatsApp video invitation scam

WhatsApp, a free chat application that is especially popular among Filipinos in the UAE, raises red flag against invitations that promise to activate video calls that has been doing the rounds for several months and gaining ground.

It should be noted that WhatsApp has not introduced any video calling feature although there were rumours that it is testing the feature. There are messages, however, stating ‘Activate Whatsapp Videocall’ that promise to install a leaked version with HD quality.

WhatsApp warned that the fake message only entices users to send the message to five different contacts. The completion of the process will not result in any installation and would only end up spamming mobile contacts.

The mobile app recently announced that its voice calling feature has become an instant hit and more than 100 million calls are made every day, which translates to about 1,100 calls per second.

In a blog post the company said it is improvising features and making it even better in the months to come.

Its latest update introduces additional features that will help users navigate within a chat window.

Using a small down arrow on the bottom right of the screen a user will now be able to move down to the latest message, rather than manually scroll down.

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