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WhatsApp Bans Over 9,400 Accounts for Digital Arrest Fraud
WhatsApp has banned more than 9,400 accounts over a 12-week period due to their involvement in digital arrest fraud scams. This action follows a report to the Supreme Court by the Centre regarding the fraudulent activities.
28 Apr, 07:39 — 28 Apr, 15:38
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual105d ago
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SC
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SC
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WhatsApp Banned 9,400-Plus Accounts In 12 Weeks Over Digital Arrest Fraud
WhatsApp said its investigation found a large number of accounts targeting Indian users were being operated from southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia.
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First report: hindustan-times · 28 Apr, 07:39|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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