Summary
WhatsApp removed 6.8 million accounts linked to scams in the first half of the year. Many accounts were connected to scam operations in South East Asia. WhatsApp introduced new features to help users avoid falling victim to scams.
Key Facts
- WhatsApp removed 6.8 million accounts involved in scams.
- Many of these scams were connected to organized crime in South East Asia.
- WhatsApp has introduced new features to alert users about potential scams.
- Scammers often hijacked accounts or added users to fake group chats.
- WhatsApp worked with Meta and OpenAI to identify and stop some scams.
- Some scams involved fake investment schemes or false offers for services.
- Scammers used ChatGPT to create messages for potential victims.
- People are advised to use features like two-step verification to secure their accounts.
