A screenshot showing WhatsApp’s Google Play Store page displaying “10B+ downloads” has been widely shared across social media platforms. Many users questioned how the figure could exceed the global population, suggesting the number proves that official population statistics or WhatsApp’s user numbers are inaccurate. Because the screenshot comes from the official Google Play Store, many […]
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Social media posts circulating on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp claim that someone managed to reserve the username @whatsapp before WhatsApp’s new username feature officially launches. The posts include screenshots supposedly showing WhatsApp’s official account politely asking the user to surrender the username so the company could use it itself. However, our investigation found […]
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A viral claim circulating on platforms alleges that Meta is removing end-to-end encrypted messaging from WhatsApp. The claim spread widely amid ongoing debates over online privacy and Meta’s messaging platforms. However, after reviewing Meta’s official statements, WhatsApp documentation, and reporting from multiple reputable outlets, we found this claim to be misleading. Social Media Posts The […]
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A social media post wrongly suggests Meta AI can access entire group chats and contacts unless Advanced Chat Privacy is enabled, but WhatsApp confirms AI only sees messages directly shared with it and all chats remain end-to-end encrypted. Image Credits:UC Today A viral post circulating on social media has raised alarm among WhatsApp users, particularly […]
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Imagine, you receive a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. The sender is someone claiming to be your colleague or friend in dire need of financial help. What would you do? How would you respond? How would you know they are what they claim to be? Perhaps you would video call them to confirm their […]
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A viral message warns that WhatsApp group chats and one-on-one messages are under “AI cybersecurity challenges” and that all group admins must activate a setting called “Advanced Chat Privacy” to prevent AI from legally accessing members’ messages and phone numbers. This claim has attracted significant attention and reactions from users. However, Fact Crescendo has confirmed […]
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Have you received WhatsApp calls and messages from international numbers starting from +62 or +84 or +254? Have they told you they are HR of some company and offered you a lucrative job offer? If yes, then you are not alone. Recently, a wave of scam calls and texts on WhatsApp targeting users in India […]
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WhatsApp has clarified that the viral messages is a hoax that goes viral repeatedly. A message is circulating among WhatsApp users claim that all WhatsApp calls would be recorded, devices will be monitored, and the government will check your messages as the devices are connected to the Ministry systems. However, our investigation revealed that this is […]
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An urgent new warning has gone viral on social media, urging users to check their privacy settings after WhatsApp reportedly having made a secret update. Social media is ablaze with messages suggesting that the platform has suddenly updated group privacy settings and urging users to change these settings. It claims that every group on WhatsApp […]
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Social media is filled with misinformation related to the messaging app WhatsApp after they announced their new privacy policy. Fact Crescendo has debunked such misinformation in the past as well. Amidst this, a WhatsApp message reportedly sent by the “director of WhatsApp”, Varun Pulyani, has been circulating on social media. The message requests users to […]
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After WhatsApp announced their new privacy policy on 4th January 2021 which is to be enforced from 8th February 2021, Signal messaging app has become a trending topic among social media users. While users on social media platforms continue debating on how the privacy settings of the Signal App is better than WhatsApp a viral […]
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A WhatsApp forward is being circulated on various social media platforms which states that apparently ISIS is planning on stealing profile pictures from WhatsApp in order to misuse these for terrorist activities. Fact Crescendo received this message for verification on our WhatsApp Fact-Line number 9049053770. According to the message, WhatsApp’s CEO appealed to all users […]
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