When a WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook or email account is taken over, the attacker inherits its history and trust. Messages arrive from the right name, in the right chat, so friends and colleagues answer requests for money, verification codes or files without a second thought.
Common requests from hacked accounts
- “Can you send me the code I just texted you by mistake?”
- Investment tips, crypto opportunities or a prize to share.
- An urgent loan until tomorrow.
- A link or document to open.
How Rooky stops it
Rooky gives you a second, independent path to the real person. Instead of trusting the chat, you open Rooky and send that person a verification request. It goes to the phone they registered with Rooky, not to the number, account or meeting in front of you.
They confirm with Face ID, a fingerprint or their device passcode, and you see a clear answer: Verified, Denied or Expired. Requests expire within minutes, so a confirmation belongs to the moment you asked and cannot be replayed later.
Rooky does not listen to calls or read your messages. It works alongside whatever channel the request arrived on.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a friend’s WhatsApp is hacked?
Unusual requests for money, codes or links are the main sign. Do not reply in the same chat; confirm with your friend through Rooky on their own phone.
Should I send a verification code a friend asks for?
No. Those codes are often used to take over your account. Verify your friend separately first.
Verify the person, not the channel
Get Rooky, add the people you trust, and check before you act.
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