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WhatsApp Scam Alert: Can Replying ‘NO’ Empty Your Bank Account? | V.C. Sajjanar | The Breakfast Club

Can replying with just one word put your bank account at risk — even if you haven’t clicked a link or shared an OTP?Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has warned about a reported WhatsApp scam in which a chartered accountant allegedly lost ₹1.7 lakh after replying “NO” to a fake bank-debit alert. The exact technical mechanism behind the reported fraud remains unverified, highlighting…

News18 India 19/10/2026, 8:57:05 am IST

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