WhatsApp is a great messaging platform for professional and casual purposes. As with any other messaging service, spam is a big problem on WhatsApp, especially given its popularity. In addition to spam messages, scammers also abuse WhatsApp’s voice and video calling options.
Fortunately, you can silence calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp to block unwanted notifications from spammers. Here’s how to block or mute calls on WhatsApp.
How to Block and Silence Unknown Calls on WhatsApp
Anyone can message or call you on WhatsApp if you have the number. This can be a problem when spammers get hold of your number and persistently call you.
It is possible to block calls as well as spam messages on WhatsApp. But the problem is that some spammers use their user numbers to reach you and this can be frustrating. After all, you can only block numbers that are in your phone book.
This is where the feature to mute calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp comes in handy. If someone is not in your phone book and is calling you on WhatsApp, your phone will not ring. This is a great way to silence unwanted call notifications from spammers. You can still see these numbers from the app’s call list.
Note that when you send a message to an unknown number on WhatsApp, you will receive a notification for their incoming call.
Mute Unknown Calls on WhatsApp
It’s easy to mute unknown calls on WhatsApp; you just need to enable an option from the settings menu.
- Open What’s up on your phone.
- Tap gear icon at bottom right to open Settings.
- choose calls.
- Change Mute Unknown Callers.
With this, any number that calls you that is not in your contact list will be automatically silenced. If you enable this setting, be sure to find your friends on WhatsApp and add them to your contacts. And tell them to text you first if they use a different number.
How to Block Specific Contacts on WhatsApp
Sometimes, you may need to block people who are already on your WhatsApp list because they are sending you spam. Or they may be bullying you or harassing you. It is better to block such contacts so that they cannot reach you again on WhatsApp. Here’s how.
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Tap gear Icon to open Settings.
- choose Privacy.
- Faucet Blocked.
- choose add new and add the contacts you want to block.
Once blocked, that person cannot send you messages or call you on WhatsApp.
To unblock someone, go back to the same menu and select the account of the profile you want to unblock. Scroll down and select remove the barrier.
Strengthen Your WhatsApp Account Security Now!
WhatsApp offers numerous privacy settings to keep your account safe. For example, you can hide and lock your WhatsApp chats or send disappearing messages while sharing sensitive and private content.
