WhatsApp Takes Action Against Scam Accounts in India

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WhatsApp has banned over 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams and impersonating law enforcement in India. This action was taken over a 12-week period starting in January. Most scam operations were traced to Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia. WhatsApp is implementing SIM binding and new tools to combat these fraudulent activities.

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WhatsApp bans 9,400 scam accounts, to roll out SIM binding

New Delhi: More than 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest scams and law enforcement impersonation in India have been banned by WhatsApp over a 12-week period beginning January this year. The action was taken by Meta-owned WhatsApp in coordination with government agencies.

This was informed by Attorney General R Venkataramani through submissions made before the Supreme Court in a case pertaining to digital arrest scams.

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