WhatsApp tackles spam-message syndrome with new notification

Tom Allen
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Users will be warned when they see or send a suspected spam message

WhatsApp is taking steps to cut down on the amount of spam messaging on the platform, according to a report on WhatsAppen.com. In much the same way that email chains made the rounds in the '90s,...

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