Here’s how to stay safe from spam calls on WhatsApp

This guide equips you with the skills to identify, block, and banish unwanted spam calls from shadowy spammers and robotic scammers. Preventative measures include adjusting privacy settings to hide your profile picture, controlling who can see your last seen and online status, and being cautious about sharing your phone number. Is your WhatsApp buzzing with unwanted calls from shadowy spammers and robotic scammers? This guide equips you with the skills to identify, block, and banish those pesky calls, reclaiming your inbox for authentic chats and genuine connections.

Preventative measures: Privacy settings: Profile picture: Hide your profile picture from everyone except contacts to avoid attracting attention from unknown numbers. Last seen and online: Control who can see when you were last online or if you’re currently active. Groups: Limit group membership to trusted contacts and be cautious about joining large, open groups.

Number sharing: Be careful about sharing your phone number online or on public platforms. Unknown messages: Don’t respond to messages from unknown numbers, especially if they ask for personal information or money. Report and block: Report suspicious numbers and block them immediately.

This will prevent them from contacting you again and helps flag them for other users. Identifying spam calls: Red Flags: Watch out for common red flags like: Generic greetings: Vague messages like “Hi” or “Hello” followed by a request for information. Promises of money or prizes: Offers that sound too good to be true likely are.

Urgency and pressure: Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency or pressure to make you act quickly without thinking. Phishing links: Don’t click on any suspicious links sent in messages. Important things to keep in mind: Use a spam filter App: Consider using a third-party app that filters out spam calls on WhatsApp.

Keep WhatsApp updated: Install the latest WhatsApp updates to benefit from the latest security features and bug fixes. Awareness and education: Share information about scams with your friends and family to help them stay safe too. Explore Your Financial Landscape with Personalized Credit Insights.

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