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

In a significant crackdown on global scam operations, WhatsApp has deactivated over 6.8 million accounts linked to fraudulent activities. This decisive action highlights the platform's commitment to user safety and its proactive measures to combat online fraud.

Aug. 6 (UPI) -- WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts linked to scammers around the world, Meta said. WhatsApp rolled out a new anti-scam measure to alert users of scams. Many of the scams were tied to criminal organizations in South East Asia, according to Meta.