WhatsApp Features: In today’s digital age, smartphones have made life much easier. We can order food, clothes, and electronics, all from the comfort of our homes.
WhatsApp, in particular, is a popular app used globally for communication through calls and video chats.
However, many WhatsApp users in India are facing issues with fake calls and messages from unknown numbers.
These often involve fake job offers, promises of flats, or winning prizes, leading people to fall into scams.
How Scammers Trick People
Scammers often use the names of well-known companies or brands to gain trust. They might also offer prizes or fake job opportunities, which can lure people into giving away personal information.
How to Stop Fake Calls and Messages
If you’re receiving such messages or calls, don’t worry. WhatsApp has introduced a feature that can help protect you.
By turning on the “Silence Unknown Callers” setting, calls from unknown numbers will be silenced, and only calls from contacts in your phone’s address book will ring.
Calls from unknown numbers will go straight to your call log without disturbing you.
This feature is especially helpful for users who are frequently targeted by scammers. WhatsApp’s step is an important initiative to keep your digital experience safe.
How to Turn On the Feature
It’s easy to activate this feature. Just follow these simple steps:
Open the WhatsApp app on your smartphone.
For iPhone users, tap on the Settings icon. For Android users, tap on the three-dot menu at the top-right corner and select Settings.
Go to the Privacy section.
Tap on the Calls option.
Turn on the Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Once you enable this feature, calls from unknown numbers won’t ring, but they will still appear in your call history, so you can check them later.
