Even with WhatsApp removing 6.8 million scam-linked accounts, the responsibility to stay safe doesn't end there. Scammers ...

Scam groups use fake investments, crypto fraud, and social media manipulation to deceive victims across platforms like ...

WhatsApp users are no strangers to cyber threats, with the app's global popularity making it a prime target for online ...

Meta has said it shut nearly seven million WhatsApp accounts linked to scammers in the first half of this year and is ramping up safeguards against such schemes.

WhatsApp's parent company Meta says it has taken down millions of scam accounts that were targeting users globally.

In a significant move to combat the growing threat of online fraud, Meta has taken decisive action against scam activity on ...

Many of the accounts were linked to criminal groups operating in South East Asia, the social media giant said.

In a major crackdown on digital fraud, WhatsApp has rolled out a new "Safety Overview" feature and banned over 6.8 million ...

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting WhatsApp users, moving away from other known platforms. The total monetary loss suffered by Facebook scams fell by 13 per cent from H1 to H2 2024, whilst ...

Revolut today released its third Consumer Security and Financial Crime Report, revealing Meta platforms remain the biggest source of all scams globally (58%) in 2024. Fintech giant Revolut has ...

WhatsApp scams in Ireland rose by nearly 65pc in the second half of 2024, with victims losing €1,200 on average to fraudsters.

While there is little evidence that suggests the WhatsApp Gold "scam" is widespread, the hoax is reminiscent of several other recent scams, such as the WhatsApp Plus app that is still affecting users.