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Meta defends WhatsApp username rollout after India warns of cybercrime risks
WhatsApp usernames raise fraud and impersonation concerns
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Aytun Çelebi
6d agoen
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TechBrieflyWhatsApp usernames raise fraud and impersonation concernstechbriefly.comThe company says it is taking a gradual approach and gathering feedback before a broader launch later this year.
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