WhatsApp users warned of scam involving verification code trick to access accounts and steal money.

WhatsApp users are warned about a "nasty" scam where fraudsters use a verification code trick to gain access to accounts and steal money from users. The scam begins with a genuine WhatsApp message, followed by a contact claiming to have entered the wrong number and requesting the code. This scam, according to consumer publication Which?, could result in scammers taking over users' accounts.