Check if my number is used on WhatsApp, without using WhatsApp? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by baronvonj@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Lately when I forced to login to FaceBook they will sent a WhatsApp message to my phone number, even though I don't use WhatsApp. I'd like to see if there is really an account with my number. I tried going to the web client but it seems to be requiring to pair with a device app.

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[-] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

The person who had your number previously used WhatsApp. Maybe they are still using that number for WhatsApp.

[-] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Without regular access to the phone number, WhatsApp will not work. I know it's a couple months (from long term travel), but not longer. I set up an account for the landline at work, but it fails every few months and has to be re-established

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