- Singer Mr Real has sparked online debate after claiming that WhatsApp is no longer safe, alleging that unsaved contacts can now view users’ statuses and locations.
- His statement triggered mixed reactions, with some Nigerians agreeing with him while others dismissed the claim as misinformation.
Nigerian singer Mr Real has stirred conversations online after raising concerns about the safety and privacy of WhatsApp users.
In a viral statement shared online, the singer alleged that people whose numbers were not saved on a user’s phone could now view their WhatsApp status updates and even know their location.
According to him, the development points to serious security concerns on the messaging platform.
“Whatsapp is not safe, Contacts and numbers that you didn’t save on your phone can now view your status and know your location there is serious insecurity going on right now on whatsapp,” he said.
His comments quickly sparked reactions on social media, with many users sharing their experiences while others corrected his claims.
@CallMeOnuoha: “Illiterate, if you dont have the persons number saved but the person has yours saved, you’ll see their status but they won’t see yours. And it’s vice versa.”
@ijobahorsh01: “I noticed that, I swear to God, I had to delete my WhatsApp away asap.”
@Mr_BrowNixx: “Una dey yarn rubbish, you mistakenly saved it as the number that’s why you see their post.”
@Eazzi_Lowkey: “It wasn’t safe before na😂 I get person wey I go send view once and he go send am back normal within couple seconds.”
@societyluvsdave: “Thank God I thought I’m the only one that notice that rubbish.”
@oreresimon1: “The tin dey happen to me now o I just tire.”
@SamuelD71381228: “I thought I was the only one that noticed that stuff.”
@shegunjp: “Only if you have chat with the number before ni o.”
@OyindamolaAded9: “Same here o I think say na only me o.”
@Royalkeyhomes01: “You just know abi…. 😂 You never see anything.”
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