WhatsApp 的流行还意味着它是人们传播垃圾邮件和恶意软件的首选平台。有时仅仅知道如何使用 WhatsApp(how to use WhatsApp)并不足以识别和处理这些消息。
(Spam)WhatsApp上的(WhatsApp)垃圾邮件包含恶意内容，用于通过您的智能手机获取您的个人信息。WhatsApp垃圾邮件有各种形式和大小：从在线诈骗到网络钓鱼尝试，再到虚假广告。
了解如何在使用该应用程序时识别WhatsApp垃圾邮件并采取预防措施来保护您的在线隐私。
如何识别 WhatsApp 上的垃圾邮件
处理WhatsApp(WhatsApp)垃圾邮件的第一步是在您在应用程序上收到的其他消息中识别它。以下是WhatsApp(WhatsApp)上一些最常见的垃圾邮件类型以及如何发现它们。
语法错误和拼写错误
这封邮件可能看起来有点奇怪，但垃圾邮件通常包含语法和拼写错误。过度使用表情符号也会提示您该消息是垃圾邮件。
除此之外，发件人使用的某些单词和短语是垃圾邮件的致命赠品。其中包括声称自己是WhatsApp团队成员的发件人，要求您就您的(WhatsApp)WhatsApp帐户的一个模棱两可的问题与他们联系，或者祝贺您收到来自WhatsApp的某种礼物。
所有这些WhatsApp垃圾邮件的共同点是要求回复或转发邮件。通过注意文本中使用的措辞，您可以避免陷入骗局并在WhatsApp上传播垃圾邮件。
带有可疑链接的消息
您已经知道打开来自未知发件人的包含链接的邮件并不是一个好主意。WhatsApp上的大部分垃圾邮件是带有恶意链接的邮件，这些链接用于获取您的登录详细信息、财务信息和其他有价值的个人数据。
在这种情况下，发件人会追求以下两件事之一——让您转发邮件以继续传播恶意链接或让您打开邮件中的链接。请注意，诈骗者可能会使用不同的方法来掩盖他们的意图。例如，要求您点击应该安装最新 WhatsApp 更新的链接。这可能会将您带到一个虚假站点，该站点将再次尝试窃取您的登录凭据或其他一些个人信息。
转发的消息
在WhatsApp上，您可以将消息从一个用户转发给另一个用户。您可以通过按下消息并选择屏幕右上角的转发图标来做到这一点。
当您转发消息五次或更多次时，WhatsApp会为其添加一个双箭头图标而不是单个箭头图标，以表明这是一条经常转发的消息。这些是你应该警惕的信息。它们很可能是垃圾邮件。
虚假广告
在WhatsApp(WhatsApp)上发现的另一种形式的垃圾邮件是虚假广告。通常，它们会包含接受某种奖励或尝试新的WhatsApp功能的承诺。这些误导性消息的目的是引导网络流量从广告中获得更多收益。
如果是在WhatsApp上承诺新功能、奖励或更新的消息，最好在向诈骗者提供他们想要的东西之前 查看官方WhatsApp网站。(WhatsApp)
要求验证您的身份(y)
启用双重身份验证(Enabling two-factor authentication)是保护您的在线帐户的一种安全方式。对于包含敏感数据的所有在线帐户，这是一项推荐的安全措施。这就是使试图验证您身份 的WhatsApp垃圾邮件如此危险的原因。(WhatsApp)
在使用WhatsApp对您的一个在线帐户进行双重身份验证的虚假借口下，诈骗者试图获取您的登录凭据。您应该知道，您永远不会通过WhatsApp收到真正的双因素身份验证消息，但您会以简单(WhatsApp)SMS代码 的形式获得它们。
如何处理 WhatsApp 垃圾邮件
(Combat)通过掌握应用程序的合法更改和更新来打击WhatsApp上的垃圾邮件。如果您收到有关WhatsApp开发的可疑消息，请在(WhatsApp)WhatsApp官方网站上进行检查，甚至向WhatsApp 支持(Support)发送消息以确保其合法性。
如果您不想处理垃圾邮件，您还可以调整帐户的隐私设置来控制您在WhatsApp上的互动。为此，请按照以下步骤操作。
- 打开WhatsApp并通过屏幕右上角的三个垂直点进入 WhatsApp菜单。(WhatsApp)
- 选择设置(Settings)。
- 从设置菜单中，选择帐户(Account)。
- 选择隐私(Privacy)以更改可以查看您的个人信息的人。
从那里您可以设置您的隐私设置，以便所有人都(Everyone)可以看到您的私人信息（所有WhatsApp用户都可以使用的信息）、我的联系人(My Contacts)（仅您通讯录中的联系人可以使用的信息）或没人(Nobody)（您是唯一的可以看到您的信息的人）。
如何在WhatsApp上(WhatsApp)报告(Report)和阻止垃圾邮件(Block Spam)
当您收到来自未知号码的您认为是垃圾邮件的消息时，您可以向WhatsApp举报此联系人。要在WhatsApp(WhatsApp)上举报联系人，请按照以下步骤操作。
- 打开与您要举报的联系人 的WhatsApp聊天。(WhatsApp)
- 通过屏幕右上角的三个垂直点打开聊天菜单。
- 选择更多(More)。
- 选择报告(Report)。您还可以在同一菜单中选择阻止联系人并删除聊天消息。
如果联系人不在您的 WhatsApp 联系人列表中(contact isn’t in your WhatsApp contact list)，您还会在WhatsApp聊天 底部看到一个框，其中包含报告(Report)、阻止(Block)或添加到联系人选项。(Add to contacts)
您还可以联系支持(Support)团队并报告垃圾邮件。打开应用程序并按照路径设置(Settings)>帮助(Help)>联系我们(Contact Us)。
填写(Fill)表格并尽可能多地提供有关WhatsApp垃圾邮件的信息。
是时候放弃 WhatsApp 了吗？
收到大量垃圾邮件可能很烦人。如果您不断更新您的WhatsApp，将您的所有信息设置为私密，并不断收到大量WhatsApp垃圾邮件，也许是时候转向更安全的消息传递应用程序(secure messaging app)了。
您是否在WhatsApp(WhatsApp)上收到垃圾邮件？您使用什么方法来识别和阻止WhatsApp垃圾邮件？在下面的评论中 分享您在(Share)WhatsApp上处理垃圾邮件的经验。
How to Block WhatsApp Spam Messages
WhatsApp’s popularity also means that it’s а preferred platform for people spreading spam and malware. Sometimes simply knowing how to use WhatsApp isn’t enough to recognize and deal with these messages.
Spam messages on WhatsApp contain malicious content used to get a hold of your personal information via your smartphone. WhatsApp spam comes in all shapes and sizes: from online scams to phishing attempts, to false advertisements.
Learn how to identify WhatsApp spam messages and take preventative measures to protect your online privacy while using the app.
How to Identify Spam on WhatsApp
The first step to dealing with WhatsApp spam is identifying it among other messages that you receive on the app. Here are some of the most common types of spam messages on WhatsApp and how to spot them.
Bad Grammar & Spelling Mistakes
This one might seem a little on the nose, but spam messages often contain grammar and spelling mistakes. An excessive use of emojis should also tip you off about the message being spam.
Aside from that, there are certain words and phrases senders use that are a dead giveaway of spam. They include the sender claiming to be a part of WhatsApp team, asking you to get in touch with them about an ambiguous issue with your WhatsApp account, or congratulating you on receiving some sort of gift from WhatsApp.
One thing all these WhatsApp spam messages will have in common is a request to reply or forward the message. By paying attention to the wording used in the text you can avoid falling for a scam and spreading spam on WhatsApp.
Messages With Suspicious Links
You already know that opening a message from an unknown sender that contains a link isn’t a good idea. A big part of spam messages on WhatsApp are the ones with malicious links used to get hold of your login details, your financial information, and other valuable personal data.
In this case, the sender is after one of two things– getting you to forward the message to continue spreading malicious links or getting you to open a link from the message. Be aware that scammers may use different approaches to mask their intentions. For example, asking you to follow a link that’s supposed to install the latest WhatsApp update. This canl lead you to a fake site that will again try and steal your login credentials or some other personal information.
Forwarded Messages
On WhatsApp, you can forward a message from one user to another. You can do that by pressing on a message and selecting the forward icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
When you forward a message five times or more, WhatsApp adds a double arrow icon to it instead of a single arrow icon to indicate that this is a frequently forwarded message. Those are the messages that you should be wary of. They’re likely to be spamt.
False Advertisements
Another form of spam found on WhatsApp are false advertisements. Normally they’ll contain a promise of receiving some sort of reward or trying out a new WhatsApp feature. These misleading messages’ purpose is to direct web traffic to gain more money from advertising.
If it’s a message promising new features, rewards, or updates on WhatsApp, it’s best to check the official WhatsApp site before giving the scammers what they want.
Requests to Verify Your Identity
Enabling two-factor authentication is a secure way of protecting your online account. It’s a recommended security measure for all your online accounts that contain sensitive data. That’s what makes WhatsApp spam messages that try to verify your identity so dangerous.
Under false pretenses of using WhatsApp for two-factor authentication of one of your online accounts, scammers try to get your login credentials. You should know that you’ll never receive real two-factor authentication messages through WhatsApp but you will get them in the form of a simple SMS code.
What to Do About WhatsApp Spam
Combat spam on WhatsApp by staying on top of the app’s legitimate changes and updates. If you receive a suspicious message about WhatsApp developments, check for it on the official WhatsApp website or even send a message to WhatsApp Support to make sure it’s legit.
If you don’t want to deal with spam messages, you can also tweak your account’s privacy settings to control your interactions on WhatsApp. To do that, follow the steps below.
- Open WhatsApp and go to the WhatsApp menu via the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Select Settings.
- From the Settings menu, select Account.
- Select Privacy to change who can see your personal information.
From there you can set your privacy settings so that your private information can be visible to Everyone (information available to all WhatsApp users), My Contacts (information available only to the contacts from your address book), or Nobody (you’re the only person who can see your information).
How to Report & Block Spam on WhatsApp
When you receive a message from an unknown number that you believe to be spam, you can report this contact to WhatsApp. To report a contact on WhatsApp, follow the steps below.
- Open a WhatsApp chat with the contact you want to report.
- Open the chat menu via the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Select More.
- Select Report. You can also select to block the contact and delete the chat’s messages in the same menu.
If the contact isn’t in your WhatsApp contact list, you’ll also get a box with options to Report, Block, or Add to contacts at the bottom of your WhatsApp chat.
You can also contact the Support team and report spam. Open the app and follow the path Settings > Help > Contact Us.
Fill in the form and provide as much information about the WhatsApp spam message as possible.
Is it Time to Ditch WhatsApp?
Receiving a lot of spam can be annoying. If you keep your WhatsApp updated, have all of your information set to private, and keep receiving tons of WhatsApp spam messages, maybe it’s time to move on to a more secure messaging app.
Do you receive spam messages on WhatsApp? What method do you use to identify and block WhatsApp spam? Share your experiences with spam messages on WhatsApp in the comments below.
