WhatsApp: Why do so many people have a Santa Claus as an avatar – from around the world

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WhatsAppUsers transform theirs Profile Photos Currently in Santa Claus, The reason for the action is a chain letter, which is currently making the rounds. It's an enigma. If this is not the case, you will be asked to change the photo of your profile to Santa Claus.

More precisely, the riddle says: "A game for you.You come into a room.On the bed are 2 dogs and 3 cats.Another donkey and 5 reindeer are also present, 3 pigeons and a little duck are flying in the area … so! How many feet are there in the room? "Says the riddle.

WhatsApp – fraud speculation

the good answer for the game warms the mindFor example, users discuss whether the person contacted is in the room and counts their feet.

The site "Mimikama" also indicates that many users of a scam out. The image of Santa Claus was protected by copyright and would only be distributed to later claim money. However, there are no reports of complaints. The fact that it is a scam is initially a speculation.

Therefore, users should not share the image

Users should rather refrain from joining the chain letters participate. Finally, the issue of copyright is not clarified. A warning from the author still seems unlikely. To do this, the right holder should first find the users who used the photo.

WhatsApp chain letters destabilize users

Chain letters continue to appear again and again WhatsApp or Facebook for excitement. Recently, a boycott of a gas station was reported in a message
necessary. In April, fraudsters promised a Milka chocolate basket
– but really wanted to exploit the user's data. (The)

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