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If you suddenly receive a message from a friend asking for your vote, be wary. A concerning new text scam is making its rounds across parts of Europe, and falling prey to it could result in you being locked out of your WhatsApp account and putting your contacts at risk of financial loss.

This latest threat has been identified by the team at Bitdefender and employs an emotional ploy to entice you into clicking on links and divulging personal security codes.

It all begins with a message that reads, "Hi! Please vote for Adeline in this contest, she's the daughter of a close friend. The main prize is a scholarship abroad. Thank you so much!".

Let's face it, if such a message came from a family member, you might

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