WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts related to scammers in the first half of the year, focusing on operations tied to organized crime in South East Asia. New anti-scam measures alert users to potential fraud, particularly when they are added to group chats without prior contact. Scammers use methods such as hijacking accounts and promoting fake investment schemes. WhatsApp collaborated with Meta and OpenAI to combat scams linked to a Cambodian group. Authorities recommend using features like two-step verification to enhance account security against fraud.
WhatsApp has identified and removed 6.8 million accounts linked to scammers targeting people worldwide in the first half of the year, primarily from organized crime in South East Asia.
The platform has rolled out new anti-scam measures to alert users to suspicious activity, particularly when added to group chats by non-contacts.
Scammers commonly hijack WhatsApp accounts or create group chats promoting fake investment schemes, often communicating through social media or messaging apps.
Authorities in South East Asia warn people to be vigilant against scams and suggest using WhatsApp's two-step verification to enhance account security.
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