Three biggest WhatsApp mistakes you're making – and how to stop them – The Sun

WHATSAPP users are making huge mistakes every day – are you one of them? We’ve rounded up some of the most common blunders you might be guilty of. 1You don’t need WhatsApp to save everything friends send to youCredit: WhatsApp Don’t send anyone your WhatsApp code There’s a clever scam you need to be aware of. The attack revolves around the six-digit verification code that WhatsApp gives out when you want to regain access to your account. It also involves a hacker taking control of one of your contact’s WhatsApp accounts and messaging you pretending to be them. The hacker will message pretending to be your friend around the same time you get a text or email from WhatsApp with a verification code that the hacker has requested by pretending to be you. This code is only given when you try and make changes to your account. The hacker – posing as your friend – will pretend they’ve accidentally asked for the verification code to be sent to your number and will ask you to send it over. You should never share the six-digit code with anyone. If you do, the hacker will be able to take over your account. You’ll no…
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