Centre To Examine WhatsApp User ID Feature Over Fraud Concerns

Summary

The Centre will examine WhatsApp's upcoming username feature due to concerns it could increase the risk of online fraud and impersonation. Government officials have indicated that a notice may be issued to Meta as part of the review, which will focus on the feature's security and privacy implications. The assessment comes as experts warn that the feature could be exploited by fraudsters to impersonate prominent personalities, banks, and government agencies.