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Indian Government Asks WhatsApp to Block Device IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams
Following a high-level committee meeting, the Indian government has directed WhatsApp to block device IDs associated with digital arrest scams to combat fraudulent activities.
20 Mar, 19:37 — 20 Mar, 22:50
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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago
High-level committee meeting: Govt asks WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams
By Mahender Singh Manral
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First report: hindustan-times · 20 Mar, 19:37|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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