New Delhi: The WhatsApp scam is gaining traction across India, with users complaining about spam calls being made from international numbers. Several users have shared screenshots of their call record numbers from International Call ID on Twitter. As per reports, these calls, both audio and video, are coming from countries like Malaysia, Kenya, Vietnam, Ethiopia etc.
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whatsapp replies regarding issue
‘At WhatsApp, the safety of our users is at the core of everything we do and we’ve made dedicated efforts to empower users with the resources and tools that equip them to protect themselves from scams. WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse among end-to-end encrypted messaging services and over the past few years we have made significant product investments and launched user awareness campaigns that empower users to stay safe. Blocking and reporting suspicious messages/calls is an important step to effectively deal with scams and when users receive calls from unknown international or domestic phone numbers,’ WhatsApp said in a statement to the media.
Users are advised to be alert about these spam calls from international scammers.
Additionally, we have continually invested in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technology, data scientists and experts, and processes to keep our users safe on our platform. Our monthly User Safety Report that we publish in accordance with the IT Rules 2021 includes details of user complaints received and action taken by WhatsApp as well as WhatsApp’s own preventive actions to combat abuse on our platform. As per the latest monthly report, WhatsApp banned over 4.7 million accounts in the month of March alone,” the statement said.
How to block number:
If you want to block a number on WhatsApp, the process is simple.
- Start by opening a chat with the contact you want to block.
- After this click on the three dots next to the call option. Tap “More” and select “Block” to stop receiving calls and messages from that number.
- Once you block a contact, they will not be able to call or message you. Additionally, your “Last Seen,” “Online,” and “Status Updates” won’t be visible to contacts you’ve blocked, and any changes to your profile photo will be hidden from them as well.
By following these steps, you can easily block unwanted contacts on WhatsApp and enjoy a more peaceful messaging experience.