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How to claim a WhatsApp username on iPhone and Android

July 6, 2026 by Ethan Russo

Detailed close-up of a smartphone's home screen displaying popular applications like WhatsApp.

WhatsApp is rolling out usernames over the coming months, and reservations have already opened for some users on mobile. Here’s how to claim one, what the rules are, and why the privacy upside comes with scam concerns.

Shop App Abuse Explained: Fake Receipts and Callback Phishing in the Shop App

June 25, 2026 by Marcus Lee

Person using a digital payment terminal on a wooden desk with cash and receipts visible.

Scammers are planting fake purchase receipts inside the Shop app to push callback phishing attacks, with victims urged to call fake support numbers or install remote access software.