WhatsApp is not only the most popular instant messaging app, but also one of the most useful applications that we can find on both iOS and Android.
Perhaps for this very reason and because it is used by millions of people every day, too using WhatsApp has its risks. So, if your intention is to use WhatsApp and avoid SPAM messages and harassment from unknown numbers, follow these tips.
Avoid harassment and privacy issues on WhatsApp with these tips
1. Do not accept video calls from unknown numbers
Using WhatsApp has its risks
WhatsApp video calls are a very interesting feature since they allow us to talk and see our contacts in real time in a very simple and free way.
But to avoid privacy issues we recommend do not accept video calls from unknown numbers. In case of persistence, simply block the phone number in the WhatsApp settings.
2. Cover the camera when starting a video call
If, on the other hand, you like to take risks and decide to accept video calls from strangers, listen to us first and foremost cover the camera with your finger for a few seconds until you are sure the call is secure.
It may seem silly but just as it is advisable to cover the web cam of your computer, the same goes for the case of smartphones.
3. Do not accept calls from numbers in other countries
Most of the spammers or stalkers we find usually operate from countries outside our own. Therefore, it is not It is advisable to accept WhatsApp calls from numbers in other countries.
The above, in case the telephone number insisted, we block it.
4. Show only your profile information to your contacts
WhatsApp are due Android phones.
WhatsApp allows us to configure our privacy in several ways. In this order we can choose if we want our photographs and information to be shown to all who have our phone number or just to our contacts.
We advise you to to exhibit at least the profile picture only to your contacts to avoid problems. For this we go to the WhatsApp, Account and Privacy settings.
5. Avoid being automatically placed in groups
Requiring confirmation to be incorporated into a group is one of the smartest things that we can do on WhatsApp.
To do this, we just have to access the app settings, Account, privacy, Group and choose the option that best suits our needs.
6. Usa Telegram
Telegram, the most popular alternative messaging app to WhatsApp.
In terms of privacy, Telegram is far superior to WhatsApp in every respect. One of the advantages of this app is that to chat with someone you don't need to share the phone number but just the username.
That way, if you need to speak to someone in a timely manner and don't want to provide your phone number, Telegram is the best option. An app that, among other things, has more and more users since, in our opinion, it works much better than WhatsApp.
