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ANDROID & iOS Block WhatsApp spam from your lock screen WhatsApp has introduced a useful feature that lets you block spam messages from unknown senders directly from your phone’s lock screen. This saves you having to open an unsolicited message to block the spammer – which would let them know that you’d received their message and run the risk of accidentally tapping a malicious link. When a spam message pops up on your lock screen, simply long-press the notification and select Block, then Block again (see screenshot below). You can also report the sender’s number to WhatsApp – they won’t be notified that you’ve blocked or reported them, and can no longer message or call you. Previously, you had to either open a chat, tap the three-dot menu and choose…

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APC (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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