Archive · 23 Aug 2025
PIB Debunks Fake WhatsApp Monitoring Guidelines Circulating Online
Some fake rules about WhatsApp are spreading around online.
These made-up rules say that all your calls will be recorded and that the government will watch what you post on social media.
They even say you could get in trouble for saying something bad about the government.
But the government has said these rules are not real, so don't worry about them.
Fake WhatsApp monitoring guidelines are circulating on social media.
The guidelines claim all calls will be recorded and saved.
The fake guidelines state social media will be monitored.
The guidelines also warn of government action for objectionable posts.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has confirmed these guidelines are fake.
- Who
- The Press Information Bureau (PIB) and users of social media.
- What
- Fake WhatsApp monitoring guidelines were spread on social media.
- When
- The guidelines were recently circulated.
- Where
- Social media platforms.
- Why
- The guidelines were created to spread misinformation.
- Claim
- All calls will be recorded
- Claim
- Social media will be monitored
- Source
- Social media posts
- Verification
- PIB Fact Check
- Verdict
- Fake