How To Avoid Spam On Whatsapp

Avoiding spam on WhatsApp means protecting your privacy, being cautious with unknown contacts, and using the app’s built-in security settings. Here’s how to do it:

🔒 1. Limit Who Can Contact You

Go to: Settings → Privacy → Last Seen & Online, Profile Photo, About, Groups
Set each option to “My Contacts” or “My Contacts Except…”
This limits exposure to strangers or spammers.

🚫 2. Block & Report Spam Contacts

If you receive spam:
- Tap on the chat > More Options (⋮) > Block or Report
- Reporting sends the contact to WhatsApp’s moderation team
Don’t reply—responding can confirm you’re active to a spammer.

👤 3. Don’t Share Your Number Publicly

Avoid posting your phone number on social media, forums, or public sites.
Use a secondary number if you need to share contact details online (e.g., for business).

🧩 4. Be Cautious With Group Invites

Spammers sometimes add users to mass group chats.
Go to: Settings → Privacy → Groups → Change to “My Contacts” or “My Contacts Except…”
This stops strangers from adding you to spam groups.

📩 5. Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links

Don’t open links from unknown contacts or untrusted groups.
These could lead to scams, phishing sites, or malware.

🔐 6. Enable Two-Step Verification

Go to: Settings → Account → Two-step verification → Enable
This adds a PIN for extra protection and helps secure your account.

🛡️ 7. Use the Latest Version of WhatsApp

Always update the app to get the latest security features and bug fixes.

🤖 8. Watch Out for Fake Messages

Be skeptical of:
- “You’ve won a prize!”
- “Forward this message to 10 people…”
- “Your account will be closed if…”
These are classic spam tactics—ignore or report them.

If you’re still getting a lot of spam, you might consider changing your number or using a more private communication app for sensitive chats.