How to Protect Your WhatsApp Account from Online Scams

Soham Halder

From fake job offers to OTP frauds, scammers are getting smarter. Here’s how you stay one step ahead.

Two-Step Verification: Add a 6-digit PIN so even if someone gets your OTP, they can’t access your account.

OTP Is Personal: WhatsApp will never ask for your OTP, anyone who does is trying to scam you.

Suspicious Links Alert: Avoid clicking links from unknown contacts promising rewards, jobs, or urgent help.

Fingerprint or Face Lock: Use fingerprint or face lock to add an extra layer of security to your chats.

Fake Profiles Give Clues: Scammers often use random photos, spelling mistakes, or no profile picture at all.

Security Alerts On: Enable security notifications to get alerts when your WhatsApp security code changes.

Free Money = Red Flag: Lottery wins, crypto tips, or urgent money requests are classic scam tricks.

Use Report & Block: Report suspicious chats on WhatsApp instantly to protect yourself and others.

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