There are some features on WhatsApp, using which you can save yourself from fraud. We are going to tell you about those features here.
WhatsApp is the world’s leading messaging app and is used by crores of people. This is the reason why the platform is always the target of online fraudsters. In such a situation, it is very important to keep yourself safe. In this news, we are going to tell you about some such features of WhatsApp, by turning them on you can protect yourself from scammers.
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Two-step verification
Two-step verification is also known as two-factor authentication (2FA). This feature gives WhatsApp an additional security layer. This keeps the account and private data like personal messages, photos, videos etc. safe. To turn on this feature, open WhatsApp and go to Settings. Here you will see the two-step verification feature. After this, tap on it and enter the 6 digit PIN.
Block
Nowadays people are cheating people by sending fake messages, audio and video calls on WhatsApp. To avoid this, there is a facility to block and report calls and messages coming from unknown numbers on the platform. The advantage of this is that once blocked, no one can call you again or send you messages. The company also blocks the reported accounts forever, which keeps the platform safe.
Verified account
If you are doing business on WhatsApp or purchasing something from the platform, make sure that the business account you are talking to has a Meta Verified badge. Let us tell you that the color of this badge is blue. This shows the credibility of the account. Such accounts are considered safe.
To protect yourself from fraud, always chat with a verified business account. Never communicate with an account without a badge.
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