%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 3 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 4326 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (How to Change Privacy Settings in WhatsApp:) Tj ET BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 762.89 Tm (Enhance Security and Safeguard Against Scams) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 725.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.89 Tm (Live article: https://www.techrounder.com/questions/change-the-privacy-setting-in-your-whatsapp-account/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 691.39 m 549.28 691.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 679.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published May 24, 2015 | Updated March 7, 2026 | Format: Guide | 3 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 656.39 Tm (Quick answer) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 636.39 Tm (Privacy and security go hand in hand, especially in today's digital age where fraud and scams are) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 621.39 Tm (rampant. WhatsApp provides robust privacy options that allow you to control who can access your) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 606.39 Tm (personal information, such as your profile photo, last seen, status updates, and more.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 581.39 Tm (Privacy and security go hand in hand, especially in today's digital age where fraud and scams are) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 566.39 Tm (rampant. WhatsApp provides robust privacy options that allow you to control who can access your) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 551.39 Tm (personal information, such as your profile photo, last seen, status updates, and more. Adjusting these) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 536.39 Tm (settings not only protects your data but also helps mitigate risks of fraud and scams.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 514.39 Tm (Follow this guide to configure your WhatsApp privacy settings and learn how to stay safe from) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 499.39 Tm (malicious activities.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 471.39 Tm (Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Privacy Settings) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 441.39 Tm (Step 1: Open WhatsApp Settings) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 417.39 Tm (1. Open your WhatsApp app.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 400.59 Tm (2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner \(for Android\) or the Settings tab at the bottom \(for iPhone\).) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 383.79 Tm (3. Navigate to Settings .) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 360.99 Tm (Step 2: Go to Privacy Options) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 336.99 Tm (1. In the Settings menu, tap on Account .) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 320.19 Tm (2. Select Privacy from the Account options.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 297.39 Tm (Step 3: Configure Your Privacy Preferences) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 273.39 Tm (The Privacy menu includes several settings that allow you to control who can see your personal) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 258.39 Tm (details:) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 230.39 Tm (1. Last Seen and Online) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 208.39 Tm (- Last Seen : Controls who can view your last active time on WhatsApp.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 191.59 Tm (- Online Status : Decide who can see when you're actively using the app.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 168.79 Tm (2. Profile Photo) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 146.79 Tm (- Restrict visibility of your profile picture to prevent scammers from using your photo to create fake) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 132.99 Tm (accounts.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 110.19 Tm (3. About) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 88.19 Tm (- Manage who can view your "About" section.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/change-the-privacy-setting-in-your-whatsapp-account.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 4278 >> stream BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (4. Status) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 767.89 Tm (- Share status updates only with trusted contacts.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 745.09 Tm (5. Groups) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 723.09 Tm (- Control who can add you to groups. Scammers often use group invitations to spread malicious links or) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.29 Tm (fake offers.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 686.49 Tm (6. Blocked Contacts) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 664.49 Tm (- Block suspicious or unknown contacts who might be attempting to scam you.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 641.69 Tm (7. Read Receipts) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 619.69 Tm (- Disable read receipts \(blue ticks\) to enhance privacy when needed.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 596.89 Tm (Additional Tips to Stay Safe from Fraud and Scams on WhatsApp) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 572.89 Tm (In addition to configuring privacy settings, follow these best practices to protect yourself from scams:) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 544.89 Tm (1. Avoid Clicking on Suspicious Links) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 522.89 Tm (- Be cautious of links sent via WhatsApp, even if they appear to come from a known contact. Scammers) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 509.09 Tm (often use hacked accounts to spread phishing links.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 486.29 Tm (2. Use Two-Step Verification) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 464.29 Tm (- Enable two-step verification for an extra layer of security:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 447.49 Tm (- Go to Settings > Account > Two-Step Verification and set a PIN.) 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Report and Block Suspicious Accounts) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 268.69 Tm (- If you suspect fraudulent activity, report the account directly to WhatsApp. To do this:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 251.89 Tm (- Open the chat > Tap the three dots > Select More > Tap Report .) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 229.09 Tm (6. Keep Your App Updated) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 207.09 Tm (- Regular updates ensure you have the latest security features and bug fixes. Enable automatic updates for) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 193.29 Tm (convenience.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 170.49 Tm (7. Disable Auto-Download for Media) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 148.49 Tm (- Go to Settings > Storage and Data > Media Auto-Download and set to No Media for mobile data and Wi-Fi.) 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Fraudsters often exploit weak privacy settings to target users. By configuring) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (privacy options and following safety measures, you can reduce your exposure to scams and enjoy a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 744.89 Tm (safer messaging experience.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 716.89 Tm (Conclusion) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 692.89 Tm (By taking control of your privacy settings and adopting these best practices, you can safeguard your) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 677.89 Tm (personal information and stay one step ahead of scammers. WhatsApp continues to enhance its) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 662.89 Tm (security features, but it's equally important to stay vigilant and exercise caution when communicating) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 647.89 Tm (online.) 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