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Govt warns of strict action amid fraud concerns over WhatsApp usernames

Authorities have issued a stern warning to WhatsApp regarding its new username feature, emphasizing that the platform will be held legally accountable for any cyber fraud or impersonation facilitated by the update. The government is scrutinizing the feature, which could allow users to adopt names similar to official entities, raising significant concerns about potential misuse. WhatsApp, however, defends the update as a privacy enhancement, claiming built-in safeguards against abuse.

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