WhatsApp Features Can be Misused Against You! How to Report Offenders

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The view once media cannot be saved to the recipient’s pictures or gallery.

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Moreover, once a user sends the media, it won’t be possible to see it again.

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With WhatsApp’s View Once media feature, users may share photos & videos that immediately vanish after the receiver has viewed them once.

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Although the function is meant to give WhatsApp users more privacy, there may be occasions when it is abused.

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Or the sender sends inappropriate images or videos that harm the recipient’s mental or emotional health.

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In such cases, the instant messaging platform has provided measures to report such users.

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1. Launch WhatsApp on your smartphone

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2. Enter the specific conversation that has sent a view once message

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3. Click or tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen to access the menu

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4. Click on the Report contact option now. Choose the Report unknown user option if the contact who shared the message is unknown.

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