https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/whatsapp-scam-calls Stories involving WhatsApp scam calls, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/uk-data-watchdog-investigates-add-me-to-whatsapp-robo-call-recruitment https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/uk-data-watchdog-investigates-add-me-to-whatsapp-robo-call-recruitment Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:31:19 +0100 UK The Information Commissioner's Office is investigating a spike in automated calls asking recipients to add a number on WhatsApp, suspected of leading to recruitment scams. It had over 3,600 complaints in September and believes millions are affected. (4 outlets: 1 left · 2 centre · 1 right)