

Privacy and Security along with some additional options like Two-step verification, which I suggest you enable. You should now see two options at the top. Also Read: Top 17 New WhatsApp Tips & Tricks on Android in 2018Ĭlick on the three dots on the top right of your screen and click on settings. This is why, I think you can stop some amount of spam by taking care of your privacy and security settings. If you are not careful, people can view a lot of information on you and use it to send messages that look less like spam. This is what makes it a breeding ground of fake news and spammy links for nefarious people. WhatsApp is not only simple and easy to use, but also simple and easy to use the wrong way. Exact details are not available on their official help page Privacy and Security Steps WhatsApp may ban the number permanently on their sole discretion. If the number is reported multiple times by a lot of users, it will be banned temporarily. Note: When you report a WhatsApp number, the number is added to a Watchlist maintained by WhatsApp. You will see a popup that will ask you to either Block the contact or Report and Block.

If you feel the message is useful or you know the sender, click Add and save the number.

Near the top, you will see two options: Block or Add. If you feel the message is obviously spam then open the chat window. Don’t go on a blocking spree just because you are feeling annoyed. Fortunately, I didn’t block her right away. Why? Last week I joined Bob Proctor’s webinar and his assistant reached out via WhatsApp. When you receive such a message from an unknown number, open the chat window and ask if he/she knows you. These are the people who send you spammy links with deals and discounts that will ‘blow’ your mind. Note: Block Unknown WhatsApp Numbers Not in Contacts You can unblock again by clicking the same button that should now say Unblock. The number is now added to the block list. Scroll down and you should see the Block button. I will try this with my dad! He keeps sending me this quote of the day messages. You know, the one who is spreading rumors and fake news. Open the chat window of the contact that you want to block. Time to stop receiving those annoying forwarding messages! You have saved their number in your contacts app. Fun Fact: Jan Koum, one of WhatsApp founders, posted on Twitter Block WhatsApp Numbers Saved in Contacts But first let’s quickly see how to block numbers that you’ve got in your contacts. This is when I started looking for a solution on how to block unknown WhatsApp numbers that are not saved in my contacts. How they knew I owned a certain domain name is a different ‘spam’ story altogether.

I recently received messages telling me how badly I needed hosting for my domains, and how ‘expert’ they are at SEO.
