Best WhatsApp privacy tips to stay safe from scams and snooping

April 14, 2026

Deepti Ratnam

Enable two step verification to add extra security to your account

Lock WhatsApp with fingerprint or face unlock for better privacy

Turn off read receipts to hide when you have seen messages

Hide last seen and online status from unknown contacts

Use disappearing messages to auto delete chats after a time

Lock specific chats using chat lock feature for extra protection

Avoid opening unknown links to stay safe from scams

Control who can add you to groups to prevent unwanted messages

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