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.

An internal Meta policy document reveals the social-media giant’s rules for chatbots, which have permitted provocative behavior on topics including sex and race.

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,

Meta said it has deleted 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts that are suspected to be engaging in scam activities aimed at gullible members of the public.

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.

Meta is suing over an incident on May 2, 2019, when NSO used its servers as a method for transferring executable files to users’ phones, which it then used to spy on them. In the courtroom, Meta portrayed the company as a grave threat to WhatsApp’s stated missions of privacy and security.

WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton testified in Meta’s defense against the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust suit that alleges an anticompetitive deal to buy the app.

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