whatsapp

[mrsmelly]

7 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said:

WhatsApp is owned by facebook - there is currently a big scandal going on in the 'background' regarding the usage of 'members' mobile phone numbers and several companies are using the phone number to track and locate their owners.

 

There was a news report on this just yesterday.

 

I view this whole 'social media' thing as a huge risk, and not something that should be used by anyone with any sense.

Also Farcebook instacrap etc etc are a valuable tool for criminals. It always makes me giggle when people tell me its a secure as you want as you can go on closed groups etc etc.........lol. Slowly it is being recognised by people for its dangers but it has long been a nightmare for law enforcement who find they have to use it themselves.

7 hours ago, pete.i said:

If you have given them your telephone number for "extra security" what do you expect. They don't even have my actual email address let alone my telephone number. Bunch of scammers. I only use FB to keep in contact with my family who live a long way away from me and I am seriously considering closing that account.  

Buy yourself a telefone to keep in touch. They work in seconds and are far harder for people to log into. I also use a thing called email to send fotos and keep in touch with kids and family, again very quick and far safer 

[bizzard]

34 minutes ago, Ray T said:

Volvo 340 series?

It is.

[Machpoint005]

DAF in a fancy suit.

[Sea Dog]

3 hours ago, Machpoint005 said:

DAF in a fancy suit.

Used to be one at the front of every traffic queue. Lately replaced by the Honda Jazz.

[Paul C]

They were out of date in the 70s but seemed to persist until 1991

[blackrose]

12 hours ago, jenevers said:

Someone contacted me on WhatsApp who I hadn't invited but who had my mobile number. How did they do this?

 

If it's a problem just block that person on WhatsApp. (Settings/Account/Privacy/Blocked contacts)

[Machpoint005]

11 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Used to be one at the front of every traffic queue. Lately replaced by the Honda Jazz.

 

And the Nissan Note!