Stay Safe from Scams: Key WhatsApp Tips for Identifying Suspicious Messages

If you receive a WhatsApp message from an unknown number saying something like, “Hi! This is my new number …,” exercise extreme caution.

According to a safety awareness video from WhatsApp, it’s best to block suspicious messages rather than engaging with them, especially if they include links.

How to Spot Scams and Protect Yourself

WhatsApp advises the following steps if you receive messages from unknown numbers that request personal information, offer money, or contain dubious links:

* Do not respond, click, or forward the message.

* Block and report the sender.

* Adjust your privacy settings to control who can contact you.

Updating Your Privacy Settings

* Go to ‘Settings’ and select ‘Privacy’.

* Choose ‘Privacy Checkup’.

Here, you can set preferences for who can add you to groups, mute unknown callers, and limit who can send you calls, messages and status updates.

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