2024-01-10 16:35:05
Nowadays, cybercriminals use various methods to steal personal data and scam people. One of the methods that has gained popularity in recent months is through WhatsApp, where criminals communicate with users using numbers from other countries, offering them job offers, supposed raffles, prizes and even posing as acquaintances to request consignments. of money.
Recently, the cybersecurity company Fortinet revealed that the most used numbers for this type of theft were +32 in Belgium, +62 in Guinea and +852 in Indonesia. Therefore, in this article we will explain how you can prevent unknown numbers from calling you through WhatsApp.
Step by step to silence calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp
Silencing calls from unknown numbers will prevent them from bothering you, although it will not block them completely.
In the case of Android, you must enter the WhatsApp “Settings”, located in the three vertical points at the top right of the screen. Once there, go to the “Privacy” tab and, in the “Calls” section, activate the “Silence calls from unknown numbers” option.
On the other hand, on iOS, you must select the “Settings” button, recognizable by the gear symbol, and look for the “Privacy” option. In the “Calls” section, you can activate the “Silence calls from unknown numbers” option.
How to send a voice message that disappears on WhatsApp?
Update the app:
- Make sure you have the latest version of the app by updating it through the Play Store.
Start recording:
- Go to a conversation and select the voice memos button, identified with a microphone logo.
Convert to single play audio:
- Hold the microphone button selected until an image of a padlock appears at the top. This will allow you to continue recording the note without having to hold down the screen. Slide up.
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