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Call coming from unknown number on WhatsApp can become a weapon of fraud, keep yourself safe with this feature

Samira Vishwas | February 5, 2026 1:24 AM CST

Tezzbuzz Desk- In today’s digital era, WhatsApp is not just a medium for chatting, but it has also become an easy medium for cyber criminals. WhatsApp calls coming from unknown numbers sometimes become the cause of online fraud and cheating.

If you are also getting calls from such numbers again and again, then it is important to be alert. The good thing is that there is a special feature in WhatsApp, which can help you in protecting yourself from such calls.

Why did WhatsApp become the favorite platform of cyber criminals?

WhatsApp has millions of active users around the world. For this reason this app remains in the sights of scammers. Often fraudsters call from unknown numbers and pretend to be bank or government officials. They lure you with some reward or offer. By showing fear they get personal information extracted. Once the call is received, the user may fall into their trap.

Which is the useful safety feature of WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has given a great feature for the security of the users, named Silence Unknown Callers. This feature automatically silences WhatsApp calls coming from unknown numbers. That means the call will definitely come, but-

the phone will not ring
You will not see call notifications
the call will be missed
This is how you avoid fraud without knowing it

How does the Silence Unknown Callers feature work?

If someone calls you on WhatsApp—whose number isn’t saved in your phone or isn’t in your contact list. So WhatsApp will automatically silence that call. With this, scammers will not be able to talk to you.

WhatsApp Silence Unknown Callers: Android users can turn it on like this

To turn on this feature in Android phone, follow the steps given below-

First open WhatsApp
three dots on the top right (⋮) tap on
Now go to Settings
Select Privacy option here
Scroll down and tap Calls
Now turn on Silence Unknown Callers

Easy method for iPhone users also

iPhone users also get the same feature in WhatsApp-

WhatsApp Settings
Privacy
Calls
Silence Unknown Callers → ON

The biggest advantage of turning on this feature

protection from unknown calls
Less risk of online fraud
relief from mental stress
Your privacy is completely protected
If there is an important call, it will come from the saved number only.

In today’s time, a small carelessness can put you in big loss. Therefore, it is better to immediately turn on this feature of WhatsApp and protect yourself from cyber fraud.