Scam?

[ahf]

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?

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Completely legit.

Kidding.

 

[The_Ogre]

Somebody is trying to register on whatsapp with your number.

 

[ahf]

Scam for sure http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-285-3358

 

[sajunky]

Somebody is trying to register on whatsapp with your number.

Yip, online newcomers - excitement with technology (like many random call-me messages I receive). Just ignore.

 

[JimM]

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.