Impersonation
WhatsApp boss impersonation
A message that looks like it is from your boss asks for an urgent transfer, gift cards, or a one-time password.
How Scam Works?
This conversation is invented. It shows the pattern so you can recognise it. It is not a real message, and nothing here should be replied to or paid.
Demonstration
New number, display name “Boss”
Scam message
This is my new number. I am in a meeting. Buy two Amazon vouchers and send the codes. Do not call the office.
What you might say
I will confirm on your usual number.
Scam message
Do not call. The client is waiting. Send the codes in the next ten minutes.
A real manager can wait while you confirm the request on the number you already know.