Have you ever received a WhatsApp message with a two-arrow icon? Caution: It could be spam or fake news.
If you use WhatsApp, you've probably already received forwarded messages. Whether it is a forwarded text message, image or video, always look at the arrow with the text “forwarded”. If two arrows appear, it means that the message you just received has been forwarded several times.
The idea behind the two arrows
Now you're probably thinking, "But what does it matter to me if a message has been forwarded more than once?" WhatsApp receives a lot of criticism regarding data protection and privacy. Nevertheless, they continue to make efforts to inform their users about the possible “dangers” of forwarding and sending messages. This is why they want to warn their users with this two-arrow symbol.
A message can be forwarded to a maximum of 5 chats at the same time. If such a message is forwarded multiple times, it will be marked with the two arrows symbol.
Once a message has two arrows, it can only be forwarded to a maximum of one chat. According to WhatsApp , this is a way to keep conversations on WhatsApp intimate and personal. This also helps curb the spread of rumors, viral news and fake news.
Not every forwarded WhatsApp message is spam or fake news, it can also be something completely innocent. However, if you receive a forwarded message with the two arrows symbol, think twice before clicking a link or sharing a WhatsApp message!
Source: Futurezone
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