For the security of your account: NEVER make this information public on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has become one of the largest communication networks among Brazilians. However, its widespread use also makes it a source of fraud and scams.

With this in mind, some online security experts have highlighted some important points to help you. Learn how to increase your WhatsApp protection.

How to restrict information on WhatsApp?

Some functions of the application help to increase the security level of your account, preventing information theft.

This is because when criminals have access to your name, number and photo, they can impersonate you, causing concern and financial loss to family and friends.

Nowadays, many apps and social networks use phone numbers to create an account. This practice ends up making your contact number more easily available on the networks, which is available in the profile information without the person having to worry about this information being exposed.

Through them, people with bad intentions can save and identify your name and photo currently used in your profile on the application.

Once they get this information, they duplicate your account and access all your contacts. From there, they contact people close to you or even those further away from you that you have on the app and ask for certain amounts.

Usually, the criminals use expressions that you usually use with every contact. So, without them suspecting, some amounts are requested to make “urgent payments” and an account is made available for sending.

In short, until you or someone else realizes the fraud, many people may end up sending the money to hackers. In this sense, to avoid these events and problems, we suggest a way to keep your WhatsApp safe.

The main one is to restrict your photo to your contacts only. In the application settings under “Privacy”, you must select the option “Display the image to My contacts” in the “Profile photo” item.

This way, you reduce the chances of falling for scams like these. And if you receive a similar message asking for money, don’t forget to call the person before making any transfer.