WhatsApp is considered one of the safest messaging apps you can use, but it’s not foolproof. However, you should be aware of possible scams via fake business accounts. Here’s how to check if a business is real on WhatsApp and spot a fake account.
1. The blue checkmark
Whether it’s a supposedly necessary bank account check, an expired SIM card or an undeliverable package for which you have to pay postage: WhatsApp is full of scammers pretending to be for a business.
To distinguish real business accounts from fake accounts, WhatsApp has introduced a blue checkmark next to the account name (or green in some markets like Germany).
This indicates that the account has been verified by WhatsApp and is very likely to be genuine and trustworthy.
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2. View Company Information
The verification of the company with the blue checkmark is carried out by WhatsApp according to set criteria.
Simply tap the contact name to learn more about the company.
3. Chat Preview
WhatsApp also marks verified business accounts with a blue checkmark in the chat preview.
4. Channels
Official company accounts are also for channels.
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This article was originally published on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and adapted from German.
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