How do I tell the real WhatsApp Business account from a scam?
Updated 3 October 2026
Look for the verified badge. The official chat shows a verified badge and the description Official WhatsApp Business account. A message claiming to be WhatsApp without it is a scam.
- A message that claims to be WhatsApp but has no verified badge is a scam.
- Check the badge and the description before you reply or tap any link.
- You can archive or block the official chat to stop its tips messages.
- Block and report any chat that fails the check.
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- About the official WhatsApp Business account, WhatsApp Help Center, read 2026-09-30