WhatsApp Removes 6.8 Million Scam Accounts In Major Fraud Crackdown

WhatsApp has also made a considerable effort against online fraud by eliminating more than 6.8 million scam accounts in a huge crackdown. Most of these accounts belonged to organised scam networks in Southeast Asia, Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, said. These scams normally trap victims with fake job promotions, investment scams, and giveaways meant to steal people’s and financial information. The action comes in addition to new safety measures to assist users in identifying and evading scams more efficiently. Meta’s recent update highlights the increased risk of fraud online and the company’s initiative to make its platforms more secure for communication. New Features to Detect and Avoid Scams To curb the rising scam activity, WhatsApp is introducing several new safety tools: Group Invitation Alerts – Users will receive a notification if they are invited to a WhatsApp group by an individual who is not in their contacts. The notification will include group information and provide safety suggestions, making it simpler to opt out of suspicious groups. Warnings for Unknown Contacts – Meta is piloting features that will alert users before responding to unfamiliar numbers during one-on-one conversations. These resources hope to provide users with greater agency over their interactions
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