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A WHATSAPP scam text being sent in Malvern has prompted a warning from West Mercia Police.
The local safer neighbourhood policing team for Pickersleigh and The Chase confirmed the reports.
The message reads: "Hi mum I'm texting you off a friend's phone I've smashed mine and their phone's about to die, can you WhatsApp my new number please.”
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According to the police, the messages often start with the sender claiming they have lost their phone, it's damaged, or they can't access it. They will then ask you to send money.
Police advise to not reply, block the number and agreeing on a code word with children to know if it is actually them messaging.
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