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Why was WhatsApp trending?
Search interest in WhatsApp is rising following warnings from Essex Police about scam calls that involve victims being asked to add callers on WhatsApp. This development has been reported in multiple news outlets. Reports do not say exactly what is behind the rise in searches for WhatsApp beyond this recent warning.
What happened
Essex Police Warn Over WhatsApp Scam Calls
Essex Police warned the public about scam calls in which the callers request victims to add them on WhatsApp, indicating a new scam tactic involving the messaging platform.
What people want to know
The sources report a recent police warning about WhatsApp scam calls but do not explicitly explain why search interest in WhatsApp has increased.
Reports mention Essex Police.
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Search interest
Where it was detected
- India200K+
- South Africa2K+
Search activity is approximate, based on public Google Trends signals.
Sources
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