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Govt Orders WhatsApp to Block Device IDs in Scam Crackdown; 5 Safety Features Coming
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News18
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21-03-2026, 09:15
Govt Orders WhatsApp to Block Device IDs in Scam Crackdown; 5 Safety Features Coming
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Government directs WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams to prevent fraudsters from creating new accounts.
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Digital arrest scams involve impersonation of law enforcement, intimidation via video calls, and demands for money transfers.
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1.23 lakh cases registered in 2024, with a total fraud of Rs 1,935 crore; overall losses from these scams are around Rs 3,000 crore.
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WhatsApp to introduce features like more caller information, warning signals for suspicious accounts, and enhanced scam detection.
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New measures include strengthening detection of malicious files, retaining deleted account data for 180 days, and SIM binding.
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