WhatsApp deletes over 6.8m accounts linked to scams, Meta says

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, deleted over 6.8 million accounts tied to scams targeting users worldwide in the first half of the year. The crackdown aimed at thwarting criminals who hijack accounts or promote fake schemes in group chats. Meta introduced new anti-scam measures to alert users of potential fraud, amidst an uptick in scams orchestrated by organised crime groups in South East Asia, notably using forced labor in their operations. The growing trend of scammers preying on unsuspecting victims through various platforms highlights the necessity for users to stay cautious and utilize security features like two-step verification to safeguard their accounts.