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WhatsApp payments: how to protect yourself from scams

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

Despite not being as big a success as Pix, the resource Payments on WhatsApp it can be a good option for anyone who wants to send or receive money from friends and family — as this is the most used messenger in our country.

Despite such ease, it is important that you pay attention to your safety. After all, nobody wants to fall into a scam and lose money, right? ????

Let’s go to the tips!

  • If you are going to pay someone, make sure the contact really belongs to the person (checking the phone number, photo and other information).
  • Make sure to enable 2-Step Verification on WhatsApp to make sure no one can access it.
  • Do not share your payment PIN or verification code with anyone.
  • Do not open links sent by unknown people.
  • Use a strong password on your iPhone (preferably a six-digit or alphanumeric password).
  • Set up blocking WhatsApp by Face ID or Touch ID.

These, of course, are just a few tips to avoid falling into payment scams on the Meta messenger.

Take care! ????


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