Concerns about digital fraud are sharpening even as WhatsApp ramps up enforcement in India, banning nearly a crore accounts each month. WhatsApp publishes monthly compliance reports, but does not share the mobile numbers that were banned, citing end-to-end encryption and legal constraints.The government is in discussions with WhatsApp and other platforms to strike a balance between user convenience and security, and to assess whether deeper disclosures are necessary as digital fraud volumes continue to climb. How safe is WhatsApp?
