The company announced that it took down over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scam centers targeting people around the world.

WhatsApp has launched new safety features to protect against scams and fake accounts, which will provide alerts and control to users in groups and chats. Instant messaging app WhatsApp is constantly introducing new features to make its platform safe and reliable.

In a significant move to combat the growing threat of online fraud, Meta has taken decisive action against scam activity on WhatsApp. As part of its broader effort to enhance platform safety, the tech company has removed millions of suspicious accounts and introduced new features designed to protect users from deception.