In a significant crackdown on global scam operations, WhatsApp has deactivated over 6.8 million accounts linked to fraudulent activities. This decisive action highlights the platform's commitment to user safety and its proactive measures to combat online fraud.

Scam groups use fake investments, crypto fraud, and social media manipulation to deceive victims across platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok.

NEW YORK (AP) — WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts that were “linked to criminal scam centers” targeting people online around that world, its parent company Meta said this week.