WhatsApp’s New Shield Against Scammers: Safety Overview & 6.8 Million Bans
WhatsApp has rolled out a crucial safety update, introducing a “safety overview” feature for group chats. This new tool alerts users when unfamiliar contacts are added to a group, providing vital information about the group and offering safety tips.
The move comes as WhatsApp intensifies its fight against online fraud. The platform proactively banned over 6.8 million accounts involved in scam activities during the first half of 2024.
Further bolstering user security, WhatsApp is developing a warning system for chats initiated by unknown contacts. This proactive measure aims to prevent users from falling victim to scams and phishing attempts.
This enhanced security focus is timely, given the rising number of online scams targeting Indian citizens. WhatsApp’s proactive approach is crucial in protecting millions of users from financial and personal data breaches.
