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MHA think tank alerts against 'hijack', sextortion, impersonation scams on WhatsApp

The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has identified seven types of such frauds that includes tricking through missed calls, video calls, in the name of job offers and investment plans, impersonation, hijacking and screen share.

21 January 2024, 09:20 IST

MHA think tank alerts against 'hijack', sextortion, impersonation scams on WhatsApp

MHA think tank alerts against 'hijack', sextortion, impersonation scams on WhatsApp

MHA think tank alerts against 'hijack', sextortion, impersonation scams on WhatsApp

21 January 2024, 09:20 IST

After India's stance, WhatsApp to cut down spam calls

Recently, WhatsApp users in India have been flooded with international spam calls. The maximum calls originated from Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia,Kenya and Ethiopia

12 May 2023, 12:26 IST

After India's tough stance, WhatsApp says it will cut down on international spam calls

After India's tough stance, WhatsApp says it will cut down on international spam calls

After India's stance, WhatsApp to cut down spam calls

12 May 2023, 12:26 IST

Rise in unsolicited calls and messages on WhatsApp

In the latest scam, Bengalureans are being contacted by unknown international numbers

11 May 2023, 19:26 IST

Rise in unsolicited calls and messages on WhatsApp

Rise in unsolicited calls and messages on WhatsApp

Rise in unsolicited calls and messages on WhatsApp

11 May 2023, 19:26 IST