Avoid Tapping on Links or Opening Files

This tip is simple but incredibly effective. We’ve all gotten random messages saying that we won the lottery or that we have a package in the mail, and all we need to do is go to a website to continue.

Unfortunately, these links often contain malware that can be used to control your iPhone, access one of your accounts, like your WhatsApp profile or email address, or access your information.

Unless you completely trust the message you received, it’s best to avoid opening any link or file you receive, even if it’s from a loved one. 

Sometimes, your friends or family might fall for one of these scams, and the person sending the link is just a scammer pretending to be them. If that happens, try contacting them using a different method and ask them if it’s actually them.