NewDelhi: Users have been bothered by calls and messages, for a while across platforms such as Facebook and Instagram; the same issue is now cropping up in WhatsApp too with scam calls and messages, from unfamiliar sources becoming more common among users lately. Thankfully though measures can be taken to minimize these disturbances and protect your privacy while using the app.
To shield yourself from receiving messages or calls you don’t want on WhatsApp here’s what you can do; First off open your WhatsApp app and tap, on the three dots at the corner. Choose “Settings”, from the menu that appears. Scroll through until you find the “Privacy” section and give it a click.
Under the privacy settings tab in WhatsApps settings menu scroll until you reach the “section and locate the option named “Block Unknown Account Messages.” Toggle this feature on to activate it within your app settings. By enabling this setting, within WhatsApp messenger application will effectively prevent messages. Calls, from numbers that frequently reach out to you without an invitation or consent.
When you want to block messages and boost your privacy more by concealing your IP address, for added security measures on calls; 1) Head to the “Settings”, by clicking the three dots. 2) Choose “Privacy”. Locate the setting that lets you hide your IP address. 3) Customize this setting to prevent your IP address from being shown during calls.
For a privacy review session go back, to the “Settings” tab. Select “Privacy.” Near the top of the privacy settings page is a button labeled “Initiate Check up” accompanied by a notification pop up. This check up offers privacy customization choices to better suit your preferences.
By adhering to these guidelines you can effectively minimize encounters, on WhatsApp. Guarantee a safer and more tranquil messaging environment.