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Cyber ​​fraud cases are increasing rapidly, which is why WhatsApp takes strong action every month, banning millions of accounts. If an account is reported for scams, fraud, or any suspicious activity, the company first investigates, and if evidence is found, the account is banned without delay. Every month, the company provides this information in its monthly report, keeping people and the government informed about the strict measures the company is taking to ensure user safety.

Why does the government need data on banned accounts?
The Indian government now wants to amplify the impact of these bans. Discussions are underway with WhatsApp to share data on these blacklisted numbers so that they can be blocked across all digital platforms, preventing criminals from simply switching apps to continue their scams.

According to an Economic Times report, the government is concerned that the current system is not sufficient to completely prevent fraud. While WhatsApp's compliance reports provide transparency, they currently don't prevent a banned user from simply moving to another service.

Officials have stated that when WhatsApp bans certain mobile numbers, many of these numbers migrate to other messaging apps like Telegram and continue their fraudulent activities. While the government is aware of the removed accounts, there is a lack of clarity on how and why WhatsApp decides to ban accounts on its own. WhatsApp releases data on the number of accounts banned, but provides no further details.

Scammers often use popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Once an account is set up with a phone number, it can be used even without a physical SIM card. This makes it very difficult for authorities to track these criminals and determine when the SIM card was issued and whether the associated information is accurate.

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