Currently WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging application. Unfortunately this service is not only used to communicate, but is used as a media spreader hoax.
So that you avoid becoming a victim while helping to reduce the spread of hoaxes through WhatsApp, it's worth paying attention to the following:
1. Question the Message
This Facebook-owned message application advises users to always question messages or any information that is annoying, annoying or angry.
"If you read something that makes you angry or afraid, ask if it's part of making you like that. And if the answer is yes, think twice before sharing it again with others," WhatsApp said.
2. Order Forward / Forward
When you receive a message labeled Forwarded, it means that the person who sent you received the message from someone else. It's good not to swallow the contents of the message completely.
It is recommended to check the message again, especially one that is difficult to believe. If you have a hoax or you feel doubtful about the truth, it's good not to continue, instead don't hesitate to delete it.
So that you avoid becoming a victim while helping to reduce the spread of hoaxes through WhatsApp, it's worth paying attention to the following:
1. Question the Message
This Facebook-owned message application advises users to always question messages or any information that is annoying, annoying or angry.
"If you read something that makes you angry or afraid, ask if it's part of making you like that. And if the answer is yes, think twice before sharing it again with others," WhatsApp said.
2. Order Forward / Forward
When you receive a message labeled Forwarded, it means that the person who sent you received the message from someone else. It's good not to swallow the contents of the message completely.
It is recommended to check the message again, especially one that is difficult to believe. If you have a hoax or you feel doubtful about the truth, it's good not to continue, instead don't hesitate to delete it.
3. Check Photos and Videos
Just like text messages, photos and videos received don't just be trusted. It's good to check it carefully. Because an edited photo or video can mislead the recipient.
"Sometimes the photo looks real, but the story isn't really. So check the photo comes from," tips from WhatsApp.
4. Link Verification
Often we receive a message containing a link or link. Although it seems to come from a site that looks famous. it's good to keep verifying the truth.
5. Cross Check
Before trusting and forwarding a story sent via WhatsApp it's good to check on a trusted site. If the story appears in many places, chances are it's true.
