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If you're a WhatsApp user, then it is possible that you've received a strange message in the last few days. While most scams are simply a hoax and bogus and can be easily avoided, there's a grain of truth in the latest one. Regarding the latest scam, the first half of the message is a hoax. As you can see in the message below, the first few paragraphs claim that a video will come out tomorrow called  ''Martinelli'' , which will hack your phone. This isn't true. It says:  "If you know anyone using WhatsApp you might pass on this. An IT colleague has advised that a video comes out tomorrow from WhatsApp called Martinelli do not open it, it hacks your phone and nothing will fix it. Spread the word.” The more pertinent part of this message though is regarding the idea of 'WhatsApp Gold' because this is a genuine scam. Over the last few years, numerous WhatsApp users have reportedly received an exclusive invitation to install a "limited edit...

Facebook’s troubles entered a fourth day with a rising chorus of people – including the co-founder of WhatsApp – joining the #DeleteFacebook movement as the Federal Trade Commission was reported to be investigating the company’s handling of personal data. See:  How to permanently delete Facebook Account Momentum gathered behind the #DeleteFacebook campaign, with several media outlets publishing guides to permanently deleting your Facebook account. One surprising voice to emerge was that of Brian Acton, the co-founder of WhatsApp, which was bought by Facebook for $19bn in 2014 . Acton, who left WhatsApp in late 2017, posted to Twitter: “It is time. #deletefacebook.” The backlash has spooked investors, leading shares in the company to fall by more than 9% over the last two days – wiping almost $50bn off the valuation of the company. Read also:  How to deactivate Facebook Account Temporarily Meanwhile, in the United States, the FTC will examine whether ...