Meta disrupts millions of WhatsApp scam accounts as internet schemes rise
undefined 6, 2025
Meta banned over 6.8M WhatsApp scam accounts in early 2025, mostly tied to Southeast Asian fraud rings running crypto and pyramid schemes. New “Safety Overview” and unknown contact alerts help users spot scams before joining chats. Partnering with OpenAI, Meta disrupted AI-driven frauds. With global cybercrime losses surging, Meta urges caution, reporting, and use of privacy tools to stop scammers early.
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