Block unknown numbers on Whatsapp

The operation of Whatsapp provides for being able to contact only the people whose telephone number we have and being able to be contacted by anyone who has our number, without the need for friend requests or the like as is the case with other apps such as Skype or Facebook Messenger.
All those who install the application are enrolled in Whatsapp automatically via the phone number and can contact anyone.
One can call and send messages via Whatsapp without one solution to block unknown numbers.
While missing an option of this type, WhatsApp allows us to limit the receipt of messages from strangers and annoying contacts that we do not intend to save in the address book.
In this article we look at some ways to block anonymous messages from people we don’t know so as not to be disturbed.

1) Block specific contacts

As already explained in another article, it is quite simple to block specific contacts on Whatsapp.
If the number of the person from whom we do not want to receive calls and messages is in our address book, it is possible to block it from the same contact screen.
You can then open the chat with the contact to block on Whatsapp, touch his name at the top to get the information screen, scroll down and touch the red button to block the contact.
In addition to blocking, you can also touch the key to report the contact as Spam, in order to report to Whatsapp that that number is used to send harassing, annoying, stalking or advertising messages.
WhatsApp allows you to block one contact at a time, so if you need to add more contacts to your blocked list, you will need to repeat the above steps for all of them.

NOTE: The list of blocked numbers is located in Settings of Whatsapp, by going to Account > Privacy.
From this list it is possible unlock numbers to allow them to contact us and send us messages.

2) Block specific numbers
If someone bothers us and we do not have their number in the address book, to block them on Whatsapp it is still necessary to add them to our contact list, even before they can send messages or make calls.
To block him, touch the key to send a message, then press on his profile picture and not on his name.
From your profile photo, press the i key to go to the contact card and find the option to block it in the same way as seen above.
You can also block specific numbers by going to Settings> Accounts> Privacy> Blocked.

3) Block an unknown number that writes to us on WhatsApp
In case you receive annoying messages or messages that do not interest us from an unknown number that we do not have in the address book, Whatsapp provides a very simple blocking method.
Once we receive the first chat message from a number we do not know, WhatsApp will show a warning that “this number is not in your contacts“, with the direct ability to block or report it as spam in the same chat window.
You can then block any unknown number that contacts us with a quick tap on the button that appears in the chat to stop seeing its messages.

NOTE: In Whatsapp it is not possible to send anonymous messageshowever, some applications may be used for this purpose.

4) Keeping your WhatsApp account private limits your chances of being contacted by strangers
Whatsapp’s privacy settings can be used effectively to keep outsiders away.
In particular, in Settings> Account> Privacyyou can hide information such as profile picture, info, status, last accessed.
You can then hide this information from everyone or from everyone who is not in our contact list.
Unknown contacts will always be able to send us messages, but our profile card will appear without any image and information, leaving however the doubt if it is really us or if we are present in chat.
In fact, it should be noted that unknown numbers will not be able to receive read confirmations from us.

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