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The government is strict about scams happening through WhatsApp. MeitY has directed WhatsApp's parent company Meta to take strict steps to stop this. Recently, I4C, the cyber security wing of the Home Ministry, has banned more than 59,000 WhatsApp accounts related to digital fraud. The government has given this information in the Parliament during the current winter session. In its notice, the government has sought answers from social media apps Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp of Meta platforms.
Preparation to curb digital fraud
According to the report, the government has informed Meta about the ever increasing digital fraud. Hackers constantly adopt new methods, which has become a challenge for the agency. WhatsApp is the most used app not only in India but all over the world. This app has 295 crore daily active users all over the world. In such a situation, this is a good source for hackers.
Hackers can easily share fake posts through WhatsApp. Innocent people get trapped in the trap laid by hackers and lose everything. TRAI has implemented new rules from October 1 to curb fake SMS and calls. After the implementation of this rule, messages containing fake links will not come on mobile through SMS.
TRAI instructed to prepare framework
If any wrong or fake message is sent on WhatsApp, there is a process for it. Users can report that content. MeitY said that TRAI has been asked to prepare a framework to regulate calls made through WhatsApp. Scammers are committing fraud with people by using internet calls i.e. VoIP. Many such incidents have come to light in the recent past.
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