Spam and scam calls come from unknown numbers—make sure to keep this WhatsApp setting turned on..

Silence Unknown Calls on WhatsApp: If you, too, are fed up with receiving calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp, then enough is enough! Spam and scam calls from unknown numbers have become a daily nuisance for everyone. Addressing this issue, the company has introduced a useful feature within the app's settings that can save you from this hassle. This WhatsApp feature is called "Silence Unknown Callers," and it is available for both Android and iPhone users. Once this feature is enabled, if you receive a call from a number that is not saved in your phone's contacts, you won't have to lift a finger; the feature will handle everything automatically, ensuring that your phone does not ring when a call comes in from an unknown number.

How Android Users Can Enable This Feature:
Open WhatsApp on your phone. Once the app launches, tap on the three dots located in the top-right corner; here, you will find the "Settings" option. Tap on Settings.
Within Settings, navigate to the "Privacy" section; here, you will be able to access various privacy-related controls.
Scroll down until you find the "Calls" option, then tap on it.

Next, tap on the "Silence Unknown Callers" option to enable the feature.
As soon as you enable this feature by following the steps outlined above, it will automatically silence incoming WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers so that you remain undisturbed. However, it is worth noting that the app will still display these missed calls within the "Calls" tab.

How iPhone Users Can Enable This Feature:
Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
Navigate to the "Settings" tab located at the bottom of the screen.
Within Settings, tap on the "Privacy" section to access your privacy controls.
Now, open the "Calls" option; within this section, you will find the "Silence Unknown Callers" option. Simply toggle this feature on to enable it.

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