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Government reviews WhatsApp username feature over fraud concerns

The government is reviewing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature over concerns it could enable impersonation and fraud. The scrutiny comes as the Meta-owned platform prepares to roll out the feature later this year, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers.

1 Jul 2026 5:04 pm