Deleting old WhatsApp messages

cerebus

textbook said:

dc_scotland said:

cerebus said:

dc_scotland said:

I take this to be both OP's and the other party's phones:

 I contacted a specialist and he said he'll charge me $100 to purchase software called LOG'S and software send him both numbers and he'll delete it, anyone know about this?

Thats a monster assumption given that message doesn't make sense , it's from a scammer and that's the first time the op has mentioned two numbers (well actually he hasn't the scammer has)

We need the op to clarify however he has hardly been upfront with his reasons why he's desperate to delete a message that is now weeks old, so I fear we will never know 

Well, you made the assumption the OP is having an affair !  But the reason for deletion isn't really relevant. There should be no problem with OP deleting a message from own phone, regardless of how old the message is.  Being unable to delete a message more than 2 days old only applies to 'Delete for everyone' which suggests the OP's concern is with deleting a message from the other person's phone.

Of course, I want to delete the message from the other phone

Well I'll admit I read that wrong....

Op you need the other phone then no other way to do it , and please don't part with your hard earned to scammers who say they can do it , they can't.

All they will say is that they have done it and you won't know otherwise  , its hardly like you can ask the other person if the message has gone!

GingerTim

textbook said:

dc_scotland said:

cerebus said:

dc_scotland said:

I take this to be both OP's and the other party's phones:

 I contacted a specialist and he said he'll charge me $100 to purchase software called LOG'S and software send him both numbers and he'll delete it, anyone know about this?

Thats a monster assumption given that message doesn't make sense , it's from a scammer and that's the first time the op has mentioned two numbers (well actually he hasn't the scammer has)

We need the op to clarify however he has hardly been upfront with his reasons why he's desperate to delete a message that is now weeks old, so I fear we will never know 

Well, you made the assumption the OP is having an affair !  But the reason for deletion isn't really relevant. There should be no problem with OP deleting a message from own phone, regardless of how old the message is.  Being unable to delete a message more than 2 days old only applies to 'Delete for everyone' which suggests the OP's concern is with deleting a message from the other person's phone.

Of course, I want to delete the message from the other phone

Well, unfortunately you aren't going to be able to do that without asking the recipient to delete it as well, or by having physical access to their phone.

Wonka_2

GingerTim said:

textbook said:

dc_scotland said:

cerebus said:

dc_scotland said:

I take this to be both OP's and the other party's phones:

 I contacted a specialist and he said he'll charge me $100 to purchase software called LOG'S and software send him both numbers and he'll delete it, anyone know about this?

Thats a monster assumption given that message doesn't make sense , it's from a scammer and that's the first time the op has mentioned two numbers (well actually he hasn't the scammer has)

We need the op to clarify however he has hardly been upfront with his reasons why he's desperate to delete a message that is now weeks old, so I fear we will never know 

Well, you made the assumption the OP is having an affair !  But the reason for deletion isn't really relevant. There should be no problem with OP deleting a message from own phone, regardless of how old the message is.  Being unable to delete a message more than 2 days old only applies to 'Delete for everyone' which suggests the OP's concern is with deleting a message from the other person's phone.

Of course, I want to delete the message from the other phone

Well, unfortunately you aren't going to be able to do that without asking the recipient to delete it as well, or by having physical access to their phone.

And depending on the content/context of the message then there may well be screenshots of it that negate any benefit of deleting it.

@textbook for those of use with a nosey disposition are you going to enlighten us to the content/reason for wanting it deleting ?

textbook

Wonka_2 said:

GingerTim said:

textbook said:

dc_scotland said:

cerebus said:

dc_scotland said:

I take this to be both OP's and the other party's phones:

 I contacted a specialist and he said he'll charge me $100 to purchase software called LOG'S and software send him both numbers and he'll delete it, anyone know about this?

Thats a monster assumption given that message doesn't make sense , it's from a scammer and that's the first time the op has mentioned two numbers (well actually he hasn't the scammer has)

We need the op to clarify however he has hardly been upfront with his reasons why he's desperate to delete a message that is now weeks old, so I fear we will never know 

Well, you made the assumption the OP is having an affair !  But the reason for deletion isn't really relevant. There should be no problem with OP deleting a message from own phone, regardless of how old the message is.  Being unable to delete a message more than 2 days old only applies to 'Delete for everyone' which suggests the OP's concern is with deleting a message from the other person's phone.

Of course, I want to delete the message from the other phone

Well, unfortunately you aren't going to be able to do that without asking the recipient to delete it as well, or by having physical access to their phone.

And depending on the content/context of the message then there may well be screenshots of it that negate any benefit of deleting it.

@textbook for those of use with a nosey disposition are you going to enlighten us to the content/reason for wanting it deleting ?

So I gave someone my address who I really don't want to have it.   They may come round to my place and cause trouble.   The 'professional' hacker I was recommended to was on a forum.  $100 for that software I listed earlier to remove it, dunno what to do

LightFlare

textbook said:

Wonka_2 said:

GingerTim said:

textbook said:

dc_scotland said:

cerebus said:

dc_scotland said:

I take this to be both OP's and the other party's phones:

 I contacted a specialist and he said he'll charge me $100 to purchase software called LOG'S and software send him both numbers and he'll delete it, anyone know about this?

Thats a monster assumption given that message doesn't make sense , it's from a scammer and that's the first time the op has mentioned two numbers (well actually he hasn't the scammer has)

We need the op to clarify however he has hardly been upfront with his reasons why he's desperate to delete a message that is now weeks old, so I fear we will never know 

Well, you made the assumption the OP is having an affair !  But the reason for deletion isn't really relevant. There should be no problem with OP deleting a message from own phone, regardless of how old the message is.  Being unable to delete a message more than 2 days old only applies to 'Delete for everyone' which suggests the OP's concern is with deleting a message from the other person's phone.

Of course, I want to delete the message from the other phone

Well, unfortunately you aren't going to be able to do that without asking the recipient to delete it as well, or by having physical access to their phone.

And depending on the content/context of the message then there may well be screenshots of it that negate any benefit of deleting it.

@textbook for those of use with a nosey disposition are you going to enlighten us to the content/reason for wanting it deleting ?

So I gave someone my address who I really don't want to have it.   They may come round to my place and cause trouble.   The 'professional' hacker I was recommended to was on a forum.  $100 for that software I listed earlier to remove it, dunno what to do

I certainly wouldn't engage with anyone offering to undertake illegal activities on a public forum.

At best you will lose $100 -- at worst, the other party having your address will be the least of your problems

Olinda99

they could easily have written it down in their address book by now anyway

flaneurs_lobster

"written it down" ?    "address book" ?

Select all, Copy, Paste. 

cerebus

Why would you give your address to someone you didn't want to and is probably a scammer? Use a fake address if you must! Do not send this guy any money!

The crux of this is you sent a message you now regret and want to delete it , YOU sent the message so if and when there is any fall out , you will have to act like a grown up and deal with it, I would start by apologising 

Oh and next time think before you send any messages in future 

GingerTim

textbook said:

Wonka_2 said:

GingerTim said:

textbook said:

dc_scotland said:

cerebus said:

dc_scotland said:

I take this to be both OP's and the other party's phones:

 I contacted a specialist and he said he'll charge me $100 to purchase software called LOG'S and software send him both numbers and he'll delete it, anyone know about this?

Thats a monster assumption given that message doesn't make sense , it's from a scammer and that's the first time the op has mentioned two numbers (well actually he hasn't the scammer has)

We need the op to clarify however he has hardly been upfront with his reasons why he's desperate to delete a message that is now weeks old, so I fear we will never know 

Well, you made the assumption the OP is having an affair !  But the reason for deletion isn't really relevant. There should be no problem with OP deleting a message from own phone, regardless of how old the message is.  Being unable to delete a message more than 2 days old only applies to 'Delete for everyone' which suggests the OP's concern is with deleting a message from the other person's phone.

Of course, I want to delete the message from the other phone

Well, unfortunately you aren't going to be able to do that without asking the recipient to delete it as well, or by having physical access to their phone.

And depending on the content/context of the message then there may well be screenshots of it that negate any benefit of deleting it.

@textbook for those of use with a nosey disposition are you going to enlighten us to the content/reason for wanting it deleting ?

So I gave someone my address who I really don't want to have it.   They may come round to my place and cause trouble.   The 'professional' hacker I was recommended to was on a forum.  $100 for that software I listed earlier to remove it, dunno what to do

Very easy answer - do not give this scammer money.

Olinda99

flaneurs_lobster said:

"written it down" ?    "address book" ?

Select all, Copy, Paste. 

my fountain pen doesn't have the copy/paste function !