How to block, report and delete WhatsApp spam

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform across the world, and has quickly become an essential part of our daily communication. Many businesses, including financial institutions, now have a presence on WhatsApp, allowing customers to interact with them easily. 

However, in the last few years, the Meta-owned instant messenger has been inundated with rampant spam. Unwanted promotional messages, phishing attempts, and suspicious links have turned out to be a headache for every user.

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These unsolicited messages can trap unsuspecting users into sharing confidential information or clicking on malicious links. The easiest way to deal with spammers is to ignore them. However, these spam messages can clutter your chats and compromise your privacy. 

Fortunately, WhatsApp has built-in tools to help protect users from falling prey to spammers. This is possible on both Android and iOS. In this guide, we show you how to block, delete, and report spam on WhatsApp so you can maintain a safe and clutter-free messaging experience.

How to block and report WhatsApp spam

On WhatsApp app for Android:

1. Open the chat from the unknown number.

2. Tap the three-dot menu in the right corner. 

3. Select More. Then choose whether you want to Block or Report. 

4. Confirm your action.

On WhatsApp app for iPhones:

1. Open the spam message.

2. Tap the number at the top of the screen.

3. Scroll down, and you will have two options – Block and Report chat.

How to delete spam messages on WhatsApp

If you want to keep your conversation feed clean on Android and iPhone, you can tap and hold the spam chat and then click on the Delete option with the trash button that appears. 

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By learning how to block, report, and delete WhatsApp spam, you keep your instant messaging experience clean and secure. Stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma for all the latest news and features coming to WhatsApp.