If you are a WhatsApp user, you have probably wondered on more than one occasion whether the message you just received is a simple text message or a Broadcast Message. The instant messaging platform has implemented this function that allows users to send the same message to multiple recipients, simultaneously and without having to create a group. But how to identify if the message you receive is a Outreach or not? In this article, we give you all the keys so that you can discern between a simple message and a Broadcast Message on WhatsApp.

– Step by step -- How to know if it is a Broadcast Message on WhatsApp

• Open the WhatsApp chat to whom you have received the message.
• See if the message has a single check mark, which means it has not yet been delivered to the person you sent it to.
• Pay attention to whether the message is identical to the one you received from other contacts, since broadcast messages are usually sent en masse and are identical to each other.
• Check if the sender has used the broadcast function, which allows you to send the same message to multiple contacts simultaneously.
• Look in the message for the “Broadcast message” tag, which WhatsApp automatically adds when you send a broadcast message.
• Consider whether the message has a generic or impersonal tone, since broadcast messages are usually written in such a way that they can be applied to anyone.
• Remember that broadcast messages usually contain chains or viral information which is shared massively among WhatsApp users.

FAQ

1. What is a broadcast message on WhatsApp?

1. A broadcast message is one that is sent to multiple contacts at the same time.
2. It is sent as if it were an individual message, but it reaches several recipients at the same time.

2. How can I identify a broadcast message on WhatsApp?

1. Open the message you received on WhatsApp and check the sender.
2. See if the message does not have a specific sender or shows an unknown number.

3. Are there visual signs that indicate that it is a broadcast message?

1. Look for a megaphone or speaker icon next to the message.
2. Look for a “Sent to a broadcast list” message in the conversation.

4. Can I see who has received the same broadcast message?

1. Open the broadcast message conversation.
2. Look to see if “Received by” appears followed by a list of contacts.

5. Is there a way to stop a broadcast message?

1. Select the broadcast message in your chat list.
2. Tap the “Info” or “Details” option to see who received it and who read it, and block unwanted contacts if necessary.

6. How can I avoid receiving unwanted broadcast messages?

1. Open the conversation of the contact who sent you the broadcast message.
2. Tap the “Block” option to avoid receiving more messages from this person.

7. Is there a specific setting to filter broadcast messages?

1. Go to WhatsApp settings on your device.
2. Look for the “Account” option and then “Privacy” to select who can contact you and who cannot.

8. Is it possible to know if the broadcast message was forwarded by someone else?

1. Open the broadcast message conversation.
2. Look for an up arrow icon above the message, indicating that it was forwarded by someone else.

9. Can I prevent my messages from being shared as a broadcast by other users?

1. Go to your account settings on WhatsApp.
2. Select “Account” and then “Privacy” to change who can forward your messages.

10. Is there a way to report an inappropriate broadcast message or spam?

1. Open the conversation for the broadcast message you want to report.
2. Tap the “Report” option and choose the reason why you consider the message to be inappropriate or spam.

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