How to Prevent Your WhatsApp Account from Being Hacked by Scammers on an Android Smartphone

1. Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.

2. Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner.

3. Select Settings from the menu.

4. Go to Privacy.

5. Tap on Advanced.

6. Enable the following options:

Block messages from unknown accounts

Protect IP address in calls

Disable link previews

That’s it! These settings will help improve your account’s security and reduce the risk of being hacked.