What is a WeChat scam?

With this variant, scammers purporting to work for Tencent, WeChat, or UnionPay would call unsuspecting victims. The impersonators would tell them that a free trial they had subscribed to was about to expire, including insurance coverage, the WeChat application anti-harassment function, and the WeChat subscription itself.

Does mainland WeChat Pay offer a Million Dollar guarantee?

When using Mainland WeChat Pay, the “million dollar guarantee” service will be automatically activated free of charge, without payment of fees; application or renewal is not required. Any calls demanding payment under the name of “million dollar guarantee” are scams; Customer Services of WeChat / WeChat Pay HK

Did wechat'million dollar guarantee' service expire?

Members of the public have recently received phone calls from scammers claiming themselves as customer service staff of WeChat. They falsely claimed that the victims had activated “million dollar guarantee” service or “insurance” was about to expire and fees would be deducted every month from their accounts should cancellation not be requested.

How do I contact WeChat Pay HK?

Customer Services of WeChat / WeChat Pay HK If you need assistance, please call the WeChat Pay HK customer service hotline at 3929 1666 for enquiries. Our Advice If in doubt, please call the “Anti-Scam Helpline 18222” for enquiries.

Is there a new WeChat scam in Beijing?

There's a new WeChat scam making it's rounds in Beijing as of late -- and it's got us thinking about the legendary Nigerian prince email scam, if only for it's promises of getting rich quick without any effort. What is the scam about?

How many people have been hacked by Tencent & WeChat scams?

In less than two weeks, there have been at least 46 cases of this new scam, with total losses amounting to at least S$958,000. With this variant, scammers purporting to work for Tencent, WeChat, or UnionPay would call unsuspecting victims.