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Facebook's WhatsApp limits text forwards to 5 recipients to curb rumors

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Facebook's WhatsApp limits text forwards to 5 recipients to curb rumors

submitted about 7 years ago by mindthief

Facebook's WhatsApp limits text forwards to 5 recipients to curb rumors
  • WhatsApp is now limiting the number of times a user can forward a message to five people globally to combat misinformation and rumors.
  • This change comes after concerns about the app being used to spread fake news and hoaxes, with the update starting for Android users first.
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