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Data watchdog investigating huge surge in ‘add me on WhatsApp’ scam calls

The Independent UK News · 9 October 2026 at 11:08

Data watchdog investigating huge surge in ‘add me on WhatsApp’ scam calls

The ICO’s chief of criminal investigation says he believes the number of reported ‘robo calls’ could be the tip of the iceberg

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