Scam?

ahf

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Received this message on my S3 Mini:
"WhatsApp Code xxx-xxx
You can also tap this link to verify your phone v.whatsapp.com/xxxxxx"

I removed the numbers and replaced them with the x

Even received a call from this number +1 561 285 3358 while busy typing this message (didn't answer) so I dialed 144 (Cell C) to retrieve the voice message and they gave me a verification code.

Anyone else received this message?
 
Whatsapp sends a SMS with a six digit authorization code.

Someone has just made a type with their cellphone number when registering Whatsapp. The app should pick up this code and delete this message in background but as you are not registering, you get a plain vanilla SMS instead.
 
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