Is Messenger safe to have on your phone?

NO. Unless you are using Secret Conversations (explained below), your messages on Facebook Messenger are not private. Messages that are sent through the Facebook Messenger app are NOT end-to-end encrypted. This means that any message you send on Messenger could be seen or intercepted in plain text.

Why you should stop using Facebook Messenger?

The tech giant has plans to make Messenger end-to-end encrypted but this has created fears that child abuse could go undetected on the platform. In a Forbes article titled ‘Why You Should Stop Using Your Facebook Messenger App’ cyber-security expert Zak Doffman warned readers to move away from Messenger.

How do I stop Facebook Messenger from asking for my phone number?

Choose Your Facebook Information, and then choose View under Access Your Information. From there, go to Personal Information and choose Your Contact Information, where you’ll see your mobile phone number(s). Click Remove, and then Remove Phone when you’re asked if you’re sure.

Why does FB need my phone number?

Facebook says it’s required to make it easier for you to sign in if you forget your username and password. Facebook also wants your phone number to see all of the contacts on your phone. That’s one way Facebook gets information to send you the “people you may know” suggestions.

How can I hide my mobile number on Facebook?

Go to the over the extension icon and change the tool settings from Full view to Compact View. Click “Get Public Phone Numbers of your Friends”. Don’t forget to log into your Facebook account, and you will be directed to the desired page.

What permissions does Facebook Messenger require?

It explains that the app requires permission access to the device’s camera, microphone, list of contacts and other information.

How to find someone’s phone number on Facebook Messenger?

You can find out the phone number of a person but you’ll have to go out to Facebook mobile app. Choose a person from your ‘People’ list on Messenger. Your conversation will open up. Click on that’ person’s profile picture. A small menu will pop up. Choose ‘Profile’ there.

How do I call a messenger contact?

Directly call phone numbers – This permission allows you to call a Messenger contact by tapping on the person’s phone number, found in a menu within your message thread with the person.

How many people use Facebook Messenger?

Chances are that if you use Facebook today (and those chances are high because Facebook just passed over 2.6 billion monthly active users), you have heard all the hype about the Facebook Messenger App and concerns over Facebook Messenger privacy.

Are my messages on Facebook Messenger private?

NO. Unless you are using Secret Conversations (explained below), your messages on Facebook Messenger are not private. Messages that are sent through the Facebook Messenger app are NOT end-to-end encrypted.