In a significant move to combat the growing threat of online fraud, Meta has taken decisive action against scam activity on WhatsApp. As part of its broader effort to enhance platform safety, the tech company has removed millions of suspicious accounts and introduced new features designed to protect users from deception.

Scam groups use fake investments, crypto fraud, and social media manipulation to deceive victims across platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok.

WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers worldwide, according to its parent company, Meta.

If you've noticed an increase in suspicious job offers and fraudulent messages on WhatsApp recently, you're not alone. Figures from the Office of National Statistics show an eye-watering 4.2million incidents of fraud were reported between March 2024 and March 2024 in the UK,

Many of the accounts were linked to criminal groups operating in South East Asia, the social media giant said.

Russia plans to restrict some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps don't cooperate with the government to stop "deceit and fraud."

Meta on Tuesday said it shut nearly seven million WhatsApp accounts linked to scammers in the first half of this year and is ramping up safeguards against such schemes.WhatsApp detected and banned more than 6.

WhatsApp accused Moscow of trying to block millions of Russians from accessing secure communication after calls on the messaging app were restricted, as Russia promotes home-grown social media platforms and seeks greater control over the country's internet space.

The committee wants to hear views of three social media companies “in connection with the examination of the subject ‘Cyber Crimes and Cyber Safety of Women.’”