A new fake WhatsApp message chain is causing a stir, claiming the app will soon start sharing your data and switch to a paid model. Discover the truth behind this latest scam and how to protect yourself from misinformation and potential fraud. Don’t get caught up in the panic—get all the details here!
These message chains can sometimes reach hundreds or even thousands of people. Such chain messages can be related to scams or simply used for spam purposes.
The message in question warns that WhatsApp will start sharing data with others and includes some incorrect information about WhatsApp charging fees starting from Saturday.
These messages are created to unnecessarily alarm users and spread misinformation, and they have no basis in reality.
This means that messages can only be seen by the sender and the recipient.
However, certain metadata (such as who communicated with whom and when) may be collected while using the service.