Dareal90s:


So young guys can't work like normal people right, If there is no crypto then the best option is robbery?

How many of the "normal" people are employed? You go just open mouth waaaaahh dey talk rubbish. If there were jobs available in the country, will the youth put their hands into something as risky as cryptocurrency?

Akin1212:


You're capping, and I don't think you're a developer who makes app. You are probably one who jail breaks other people's hard work and leave them scratching their heads. What do you mean by Mark Zuckerberg is a crybaby who doesn't want anybody to touch his toy, who wants anyone to touch thwir toys tbey spend billions on? To even think you referred to a business as a toy is very telling. Start a business and do nothing when people attack your business na. You are definitely not aware of how much WhatsApp was acquired for by Facebook. You don't even know that Telegram is open source and reproducible buolds are allowed. I doubt you even know the difference between open-source and closed-source.

I know that telegram is open source and plus was built with its API. You're here defending Mark as he if didn't reverse engineer Twitter and built his own version that failed woefully. And yes, I'm aware of how much Mark acquired Facebook, I know the difference between open-source and closed-source, and yes I'm not a developer who makes mobile apps, I'm a web dev. Your post is just full of assumptions against someone you know nothing about, typical of people with 2-digit IQ

Wuminity:


Thanks for this information 🤗

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F1re:


Good evening bro, trust you're doing fine.

I come across this thread last week and tried to open an account on the platform but I wasn't able to do it due to some 'low IP error' till yesterday, so I currently have an account now.

I see some $ figures in front of posts, does that mean those posts earn those amount just by posting the content or they did something else entirely different from posting?

I'm a good writer, is it possible to net 30K naira working on Ecency per month? I want to quit my 30K/Month job to focus on it, I've got a good phone and a power bank that can last me two weeks, I barely breakeven with the job after removing transport fare for a month.

I'm also willing to dedicate around 5 hours daily working on it, is it viable?

Thank you, looking forward to your reply bro

Some Nigerians there are even making over 100k per month, you're talking about 30k . Although most of them have been there for years and are very active, but for a newbie, 30k is very possible and you can go higher as you spend more time on the platform. I won't advice you to quit your job yet, you can do it side by side with your job to see if it's something you can be consistent with, because many people actually give up within weeks of joining. Then again, having it as a side hustle isn't bad either, many people on the platform have offline jobs as well

Psoul:


You're trying so hard to defend your crime.

For all you mentioned, I don't download pirated music or movies. I can only download from genuine sites that can offer the product on free when I may be able to access the paid ones.

For the Microsoft suite, you can still get the free software from their site.
Seems your life is channeled towards illegal stuffs.

The so-called genuine site you mentioned are also pirating the movie. Why will they offer a paid product for free? And you're here confidently defending it, you're the same as gbwhatsapp users. You look for free products (which are obviously pirated) when the paid ones are there, why not follow the legal way and pay for the product? Mr illegal stuffs

bal4real:


I like the way you approach the argument/question. In the course of your argument, you are at the same time educating them on the things they did not know b4 now.

Guy, I was one of the users of FMwhatsapp, but recently I got the flash message on my FMwhatsapp asking me to switch to official WhatsApp now. This msg has been popping up on FMwhatsApp for about 2 weeks now. Out of fear of being logged off and blocked by WhatsApp and what some people are saying on this thread concerning the mooded WhatsApp, I switched to the normal WhatsApp, few days ago.

Frankly speaking, the normal WhatsApp is so boring. No exciting features at all. Important information or videos in WhatsApp status you can't download or screenshot. They cluster private chats & group chats together, unlike in mooded WhatsApp. In fact, the normal WhatsApp is rubbish.

Guy, which of the WhatsApp are you using right now, (mooded WhatsApp or the normal one)?

If the mooded WhatsApp, are you still receiving the warning msg from the normal WhatsApp to switch?

Is there any possibility of the normal WhatsApp banning/blocking users who do not adhere to their instruction of switching to the normal WhatsApp?

Lastly, I'm contemplating of switching back to the mooded WhatsApp I'm used to, is there any one you can recommend to me that won't be affected by the normal WhatsApp threat? If possible, the one you are currently using, if any.

Thank you.

WhatsApp logged me out of my fmwhatsapp in February but I found a loophole and got back in. The trick is to use the official WhatsApp linked devices feature. First make sure you're already on the official WhatsApp, then click on the 3 dots in the top right corner (as seen in the picture below). Select linked devices then "link a device". For this to work, you will need 2 phones (or a laptop). I have a laptop, so that's what I used.

2. For the next step, open your Fmwhatsapp but don't log in with a number. Instead, click on a similar 3 dots at the top right corner and you will see something like link a number (i can't remember what it's called). But when you click on it, it will show you a QR code which you will screenshot and send to another device (either another phone or laptop).

3. Go back to the official WhatsApp and after clicking on the "link a device", the QR code scanner will open and you will just scan that screenshot you sent to the other device. That's it, it will log in and you can continue using the Fmwhatsapp while you find a way to freeze the official WhatsApp (my phone came with a freezer).

But the downside is that you will have to always open the official WhatsApp every 2 weeks because if you don't use it after that 2 weeks, they will log you out from Fmwhatsapp and you will have to repeat the process again. I have been using this loophole since last month and they haven't disturbed me since then

StAmbrose1:

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sparko1:


This just proves you have zero app development experience.

Plus enforces same rule as Telegram, if you are banned on Telegram, you can't use plus, WHAT DOES THAT TELLS YOU.

If you're banned in Whatsapp, you can't use gbwhatsapp as well....just keep shooting yourself in the foot. Go to playstore and read about plus extra features which is a lot different from Telegram and tell me how what they did is different from what unofficial WhatsApp is doing. In fact to save you the stress, I have dropped the screenshot here. Also, go ask people that have been permanently banned by WhatsApp if they can use unofficial WhatsApp, like I said before, you don't even know anything about all these but you just write anything that makes you sound confident

sparko1:


The only shocking revelation here's, you are a programmer!

If you are as you said you are and you have attempted to add an app to any of the app stores, this won't look convoluted to you.

I have no interest in grammatical correctness, or the difference between a security procedure and end to end protection.

Try and add one of those app you developed on Apple store or even play store, you will understand how much enforcement they entertain.

Just what I was expecting the picture below is called Plus, it's the unofficial version of telegram that is available on playstore. The main reason why unofficial WhatsApp isn't on playstore is because Mark Zuckerberg is a crybaby that doesn't want anybody to touch his toy. Now you say app stores heavily enforce laws, why haven't they done anything to this unofficial telegram which is a whole lot different from the official telegram (it's just like unofficial WhatsApp!)

sparko1:



I am not going to go point by point on this with you, let me just paint a picture maybe you will understand.

Permission or end to end security are like constitution for a country, the law only guides those it applies to because there's a law enforcement unit, an unofficial WhatsApp has no law enforcement unit, it is like a country that has constitution but nobody will enforce it because it's actually a jungle with no law. Mobile App store act as the enforcer in this case but the unofficial app is not under it, so there is no way it can enforce it law if and when it's broken or misused.

The appearance of security measures doesn't make any difference if you don't have anyone enforcing it.

Let me use this final analogy, Nigeria has a constitution that makes it a democratic Republic but is Nigeria really democratic or just have an appearance of Democracy.
Just like every democratic republic, Nigeria come up with election every four years to appear as if Nigerians do the selection, but we all know we don't because the constitution though present is flawed in it's originality.

Just because you have been using it for 6 years doesn't mean all is well, it's your prerogative.

This just proves you don't even know anything about how these things work, you are just confidently using the wrong analogy. First of all, permission and end-to-end encryption are not the same. End-to-end encryption is used by WhatsApp main engine, unofficial WhatsApp still makes use of that main engine which means it still have the same end-to-end encryption, and the so-called "law enforcement unit". If unofficial WhatsApp aren't using the official WhatsApp under the hood, how is Whatsapp able to send warning messages to people that aren't using unofficial WhatsApp? Answer this first.

What are these laws that mobile app stores enforce? Because from what I know, all apps require permissions before they can do anything on your phone (this is enforced by the Android OS or iOS and not the app stores). I have checked the requested permissions of the unofficial WhatsApp I'm using and I can confidently say there's no way it can act as a keylogger. First of all, an app that is acting as a keylogger will ask for permissions like access to keyboard inputs, read/write access to external storage and even ability to display over other apps, do you see any of that in the picture below? Then the second picture is the permissions requested by the official WhatsApp, what is the difference between the 2? Again, I'm a developer/programmer and I have done all these checks myself, me saying I have been using it for 6 years and all is well isn't just about my prerogative.

You have been dodging most of my questions but let me still ask this one again; if all these you're saying is true, why is it not everywhere despite these unofficial apps existing for years? How many times have you seen someone say they got hacked or scammed because they are using unofficial WhatsApp?

sparko1:


Hate! No! Hate is an emotional state reserve for those that care, I don't know you, I don't want to, I can't hate what I don't know.

As per my request or prayer for you to be caught, I say so generally.

Everyday Nigerians, struggling Nigerians are being scammed because someone somewhere left the back door open.

If you tell me all you are interested in is just blue tick and hiding your status, it only confirms the suspicion, you are a child, you don't use something with zero security because you want to secure your chat or hide your information, that's as childish as it get.

Nigerians are not being scammed because of unofficial WhatsApp users. I have been scammed by someone that uses official WhatsApp and after the whole thing, they deleted their number. In fact, it's even easier to scam with official WhatsApp because after the deed is done, all messages can be deleted and you will have no evidence against the scammer. But try scamming a gbwhatsapp user and deleting the messages let's see.

If using unofficial WhatsApp makes me a child, then yes I'm a child, I'm even 10 years old, why is that giving you so much pain?

sparko1:


GB WhatsApp allows users to run multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device, which is not possible with the original app. This allows one person to pose as seller, intermediary and multiple layers of confirmation.

The original software has an End to End encryption, Using GB WhatsApp may pose a security risk as it is not an official application and may contain malicious code or viruses. The person on the other end with no security protection can do whatever he likes without the other user knowledge.


This might seems trivial but, it's not, because it's not official, and it's without security, anyone can repurpose it to do lots of this.

1. Act as keylogger. (If you don't understand what keyloggers are, you will have to read for yourself)
2. Copy information (mirror data) as you take pictures, snapshots and communicate with clients, the repurpose version can allow the hacker direct access to your text messages, bank alert information, anything because while installing, they requested those security privileges and you granted them.
3. Phishing: Anyone you get in contact with the app can send the hacker their phone number and name.

Let me share an example, I saw an ad on Facebook and it has a link to WhatsApp, after contacting the person and discussing about buying a laptop, some minutes later, a scammer called, he had my name, my company name and what I do for a living, I played along for a while ended the conversation eventually, my point is, the information they access becomes as easy as how much information you have on your WhatsApp, some save their password and stuff on WhatsApp, no limits.

Your first statement is wrong, official WhatsApp has a feature where you can add more than one account. As if that is not enough, you can also make use of WhatsApp business. Right now, I can have up to 4 different WhatsApp accounts on my phone without using the unofficial WhatsApp.

The unofficial WhatsApp also has end-to-end encryption as well as other security features of the official one. Unofficial WhatsApp still runs WhatsApp under the hood, that's why you can chat with a person using the official WhatsApp. If unofficial WhatsApp isn't using the real WhatsApp under the hood, then it won't be possible to message people using official WhatsApp (it's like trying to message a WhatsApp user from telegram).

1. As for your "act as a keylogger", I have been using unofficial WhatsApp for over 6 years and I store my bank details in it, email passwords and a lot of other personal data, never have I experienced any "hacking".

2. This is very wrong because the unofficial WhatsApp doesn't have permission to access information on any other apps, I have checked all of the so called "security privileges" and it's the same permissions Whatsapp asks for, and Android doesn't give access to hidden permissions (in case you want to tell me the developers can hide these permissions). I'm a developer myself so I have indepth knowledge of these things, you're just saying things you don't even know about

3. Now you're just assuming and making things up

As for your example, it didn't occur to you that the seller is probably working with the scammer and sent him your info? Or that the scammer got your info from somewhere else? But sure, let's blame it on unofficial WhatsApp.

Lastly, why has anybody not called out unofficial WhatsApp if all you're saying is true? They have been in existence for over 7 years, so by now they should have been a widespread cases of all you have accused it of, isn't it?

sparko1:


It's funny how your justification is the fact that nobody is a saint, which implies a hidden agenda for the unlicensed. I hope you get caught and soon.

You're the one that said the only reason why people use unofficial WhatsApp is to scam others, and if we are going by that logic that means everyone that sticks with the official WhatsApp are upright people while unofficial WhatsApp users are scammers, right?

If by getting caught you mean I being logged out for using gbwhatsapp, then yes that has already happened but I found a loophole and got back in. Now go cry to your Almighty Zuckerberg and tell him someone is still using unofficial WhatsApp despite being "caught" just see how you're carrying so much hate in your heart simply because someone isn't using the same app as you, Mr "hidden agenda"

sparko1:


Everyone is capable of scamming but you must agree, scamming becomes more difficult because of the security features and monitoring available in the original software.

It's funny how your justification is the fact that nobody is a saint, which implies a hidden agenda for the unlicensed. I hope you get caught and soon.

And what are these security features and monitoring? I'm actually curious now, what makes it more difficult to scam people with the official WhatsApp? Is it that scammers find it difficult to scam people if their online status or last seen is showing?

sparko1:


Answer this question, would you use a crack version of any software if it's completely free and with no Ads?

The major reason why the crack version of any software sells is because the hacker sells for a cheaper rate compared to what the original developer sells the licence.

I think you have made up your mind and I don't intend changing it, you can't compare a cracked version of a software with an unofficial version of a software that is already free for usage.

If the cracked version comes with extra features that I find interesting and useful, then I will still use it. But in cases where they are completely the same, why will I use the cracked one?

sparko1:


This is just bullshit, official WhatsApp is free, there's nothing like pro on WhatsApp, the only reason for using an unofficial WhatsApp is to scam people, stop talking trash.

Btw, none of those software on system is without the knowledge of Microsoft, the versions are usually a out of service or going out of service, and most times once you update, you are informed it's not genuine.

Of course, people that use normal WhatsApp don't scam. WhatsApp has made it impossible for scams to be carried out by people that use normal WhatsApp. Everyone that uses normal WhatsApp are saints that are incapable of scamming people but the ones using modded WhatsApp are all scammers and criminals 🤡

sparko1:


The difference is, you are using a software that has been modified to do things they were not originally met for.

You are lying about the cracked software, the original Microsoft release in 2023 or 2024 doesn't have a crack yet, the crack only becomes available after a couple of years when it's almost out of service, and if you buy any of such it is not an imitation, it's the exact software, does exactly what the original software does, except you don't have to pay for the licence.

But why would you need an unlicensed software if the original is FREE?
THIS SPEAKS DIRECTLY TO MOTIVES!

You can try to justify it all you want with software cracks, the difference is clear, licence is how the software company makes there money, WhatsApp is free through and through, no Ads even, the only conceivable reason for using an unlicensed version is to operate illegally without the restrictions.

You obviously don't know what you're talking about. Cracked softwares are available online just few days after the official one is updated, and its availability depends on how long it takes the developers to crack them and put online. They have the original one but they crack it to remove security features that make sure the software doesn't work without a license key, then they put it online. Nobody is talking about just Microsoft Windows, but a lot of softwares y'all use on your computers are cracked and illegal, yet you draw the line when it comes to WhatsApp as if y'all are saints

JWtriplex:
I see people who use these cloned versions of watsapp as immature or big time simps who try to monitor the actions of others.

On the contrary, y'all using the normal WhatsApp are the big time simps who want to monitor the actions of others. You want to know who is online, when last they came online, who viewed your status, who read your messages and didn't reply etc. with gbwhatsapp, once we turn off our online status, we can't see the online status of other people as well. We can't also know who read our messages once we turn off our read receipts, and we also can't see the last seen of others. Now tell me, who is monitoring who? Just open mouth waaaaaaaahhh, dey spew nonsense

Tonytonex:
it's fake and illegal.
It's just like justifying a fake currency cause it's a new mint

So I'm now a criminal because I saved someone's status foolish people full this platform

CaptainFM1:


Mine was stolen, which was why I will never download any apps that's not on playstore or any official market.

I don't download APK's anymore. Even my phone warns me not to do so.

I have a question for you? Should we encourage or discourage cloned apps?

Encourage it. Now I have a counter-question for you; do you own a laptop or a PC?

CaptainFM1:


Mine was stolen, which was why I will never download any apps that's not on playstore or any official market.

Yeah of course, gbwhatsapp developers got hold of your financial details and used it to do what exactly? Log into your bank account and withdrew your money

CaptainFM1:


Do goggle and Meta steal financial details?

What are you even trying to justify? Is it even right to clone someone else's work and properties? Let's start from there? Why can't they just create a separate app without using the WhatsApp interphase? Atleast, that way, GB/FM and other unofficial apps can only chat and communicate with themselves only and not cross communicate with the official app. I hope you see the logic now?

And what's your prove that they steal financial details? Do you know someone whose financial details was stolen on GB/FM whatsapp? If Google and Meta can steal personal data, what makes you think your financial details is safe as well? Or maybe you just trust them because they are big corporations

Also, I don't see you talking against the thousands of cloned and cracked computer software that are littered all over the Internet which I'm sure you have some of them on your laptop (if you own one)

airsaylongcome:


The table you are shaking, na one leg e take stand o

I wan destroy the table completely

BondRiv:
The official one is there but you will always find people going through the back door. What are you doing with the unofficial one? It is usually people with questionable characters who indulge in such.

This is exactly why the world is a mess. People deviating from the right part.

Meanwhile you download pirated movies and softwares online Mr right "part"

Tonytonex:
thank God they succeed in banning you. Why encouraging criminalities?

Coming from someone that downloads pirated movies and computer softwares online

CaptainFM1:
Why on earth will anybody be using unofficial WhatsApp if not for dubious reasons.

Moreso, unofficial WhatsApp steal people's data and informations, including financial details.

And you think Google and Meta aren't doing the same? How naive

Imagine the hypocrisy on this platform. See people that download pirated movies online and use cracked software on their laptops, but suddenly draw the line when it comes to modded WhatsApp fools!

E no dey Spotify?

I'm disappointed. How dem even take dey select the winner?

So na why I never see light for the past 4 days be this? This country don sink finish

I wonder what the Nigerian government will do about this. Maybe they will tell Binance to remove Ghana cedis as well

lekkie073:
hear yourself out....you work legitimately but get paid in cryptocurrency, something with no official value. You no get sense

Something with no official value gives me at least 50k every month, make I leave am come join you for your kidnapping business abi? Cow

Feldie:
you should be receiving your dollars through bank so it adds to your country's FX. You don't add anything to the society but take from it when you eat things that were imported with the dollars that was gotten from export of things your fellow men laboured for. So yes, it's not legit because you're shortchanging and bypassing the financial system

I add value to the society through the articles I publish, I mean I won't even get paid if I don't bring any value to the blogging platform and the people who read my articles. Speaking of receiving dollars through bank, am I supposed to sell the cryptocurrency to the bank? I get paid in cryptocurrency which I can only convert to USDT and exchange to naira. Do Nigerian banks accept cryptocurrency? So I should stop writing for the platform because I'm not receiving dollars through Nigerian banks, whose fault is that?