Leaving and Reporting a Scam Group
Added to an investment, job or giveaway scam group? How to report it, leave without engaging, and stop being added again.
CyberWatch AI2 October 2026 · 2 min read
You wake up in a group called "VIP Crypto Signals" or "Online Job Team 12" with hundreds of members you do not know. Do not reply, and do not click anything. Report it and leave.
How to report and leave
- Open the group and tap the group name at the top.
- Scroll down and tap Report group.
- Tap Exit group. Reporting and leaving can often be done together.
- Delete the chat if you do not want to keep it.
If you lost money through the group, take screenshots of the group name, admins and messages before leaving. See preserving evidence.
Stop being re-added
- Go to Settings, Privacy, Groups and choose My contacts. See stopping group adds.
- Block members who message you privately after you leave. See blocking and reporting.
What these groups are usually selling
- Trading signals and investment platforms. See WhatsApp investment groups.
- Easy online tasks. See task scams.
- Giveaways and free data. See fake giveaways.
For more, see our guide to WhatsApp scams.
Frequently asked questions
Will the group know I reported it?
WhatsApp does not tell group members who reported the group.
Is it dangerous to stay in the group silently?
Staying exposes you to constant pressure and private messages from scammers. It is better to report and leave.
I keep being added to new groups. What can I do?
Change your Groups privacy setting to My contacts so strangers cannot add you directly.
Sources
- How to block and report someone, WhatsApp Help Center
- How to change group privacy settings, WhatsApp Help Center
- About suspicious messages and scams, WhatsApp Help Center
