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India asks etaMeta to postpone the introduction of the WhatsApp user name feature for fear of fraud

India has requested Meta to delay the introduction of a feature allowing WhatsApp users to add their names to their profiles. This request comes amid concerns over potential misuse of the feature for fraudulent activities. The Indian government is worried that this new functionality could be exploited by scammers to deceive users. Meta has been asked to reconsider the rollout of this feature in India until further notice. The move highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over social media platforms and their impact on user security.

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India asks etaMeta to postpone the introduction of the WhatsApp user name feature for fear of fraud

India has requested Meta to delay the introduction of a feature allowing WhatsApp users to add their names to their profiles. This request comes amid concerns over potential misuse of the feature for fraudulent activities. The Indian government is worried that this new functionality could be exploited by scammers to deceive users. Meta has been asked to reconsider the rollout of this feature in India until further notice. The move highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over social media platforms and their impact on user security.

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