Check your phone contacts - WhatsApp shows which ones are registered
Look on social media profiles or business cards
Ask the person directly for their number
Scan their WhatsApp QR code (in Settings > QR code)
Verifying Numbers:
Check their profile - real accounts usually have photos and statuses
Send a message:
One check = sent
Two checks = delivered
Blue checks = read
Business accounts show green verification badges
Try a WhatsApp call - if it connects, the number is real
Safety Tips:
Don't share your list of canada whatsapp phone numbers number publicly
Use two-step verification (Settings > Account)
Be careful with online verification tools
The easiest way is to get the number directly from the person. WhatsApp automatically verifies numbers when accounts are created, so if you can message someone, their number is real.
For businesses, look for the green checkmark. Personal accounts won't have this, but active ones will show when they were last online.
Remember: Never pay for services that claim to verify WhatsApp numbers - most are scams. Stick to WhatsApp's official features to check numbers safely.
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