The Indian government has called on Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, to take stronger measures against the increasing number of cyber frauds linked to the platform. This follows an appeal from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which raised concerns about the use of WhatsApp for scams involving fake job offers, lottery schemes, and phishing attacks.
The government has urged Meta to implement stricter monitoring and security protocols to safeguard users from such fraudulent activities. With WhatsApp facing growing scrutiny for its role in enabling these scams, the government is pushing for immediate action to protect users’ personal information and financial security.
