Government plans to issue a notice to WhatsApp regarding unsolicited calls from unidentified foreign numbers.

Government plans to issue a notice to WhatsApp regarding unsolicited calls from unidentified foreign numbers.

The government is planning to send a notice to WhatsApp regarding unsolicited spam calls from unknown international numbers to its users. Minister of State for IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has emphasized that digital platforms are responsible for user safety. The surge in spam calls from international numbers to WhatsApp users in India has raised concerns. The …

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WhatsApp suggests blocking and reporting calls from international numbers that are unknown.

WhatsApp suggests blocking and reporting calls from international numbers that are unknown.

WhatsApp has urged its users to block and report suspicious calls and messages from unknown international or domestic phone numbers. This comes as numerous subscribers of the popular messaging app have been receiving unsolicited calls from different countries.In a statement, the company said, “Blocking and reporting suspicious messages/calls is an important step to effectively combat …

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Beware of WhatsApp Scam: Do Not Answer Voice/Video Calls from These ‘Risky Numbers’

Beware of WhatsApp Scam: Do Not Answer Voice/Video Calls from These ‘Risky Numbers’

WhatsApp scams from international numbers appear to be increasing. Several users have recently reported receiving voice and video calls from unknown international numbers on WhatsApp. Though these fake calls are not new, there has been a sudden surge in them in the last few days. Users have shared their experiences on social media platforms such …

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