Unknown photos appear on IPhone possibly through WhatsApp

Over the last few days some screen shot type photos have appeared in my photos app that I have no idea how they got there or where they are coming from. The info for each photo says they are saved from WhatsApp which I almost never use. Almost all of them are like this photo below. I have since delegated the app and changed my password.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 5, 2023 03:32 PM

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May 4, 2024 02:34 PM in response to IzzySI

Have you figured out a solution yet? Same problem here.

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