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

Many of the accounts were linked to criminal groups operating in South East Asia, the social media giant said.

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.