India Urges Meta to Pause WhatsApp Username Rollout Over Fraud Fears

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India has asked Meta to suspend the rollout of WhatsApp’s new username feature, warning it could increase impersonation, phishing, and cyber fraud in its largest market.

Authorities say the change may expose millions of users to scams as cybercrime cases surge across the country.

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