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Nowadays, WhatsApp is not just a tool for sending messages but has become a part of daily life. However, cyber criminals are taking advantage of this by making calls from unknown numbers to financially defraud people. They attempt to obtain personal information or OTP by posing as bank officials or government employees. WhatsApp has introduced the 'Silence Unknown Callers' security feature, which automatically silences unknown calls.
Main Features and Benefits:
How it works: When a call comes from an unsaved number, the phone does not ring; it appears in the call log but does not disturb.
Protection from Cyber Fraud: Helps avoid the risk of accidentally picking up a call and providing OTP or information.
Availability: Works on both Android and iPhone devices; available in the latest WhatsApp update.
Additional Security: Even if calls are not saved, they appear as missed calls, ensuring important calls are not missed.
Step-by-step guide to enable settings on Android:
Open WhatsApp and tap on the three dots (Settings) in the top right corner.
Select Settings > Privacy.
Go to the Calls section and turn on ‘Silence Unknown Callers’.
Settings on iPhone:
Go to iPhone Settings > WhatsApp > Privacy > Calls.
Toggle ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ on.
Cyber experts believe that this simple feature can save millions of people from scams. Activate this feature today and inform family members. Caution is true security!
Calls from unknown numbers are automatically silenced.
The risk of accidentally giving OTP or personal information is reduced.
Settings are available on both Android and iPhone.
Important calls won't be missed, they appear in the call log, the best feature for security.