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India’s government has slapped a three-day deadline on WhatsApp to justify its new username feature, fearing it could fuel online scams and impersonation by letting users hide behind fake identities — especially targeting public figures and banks. While WhatsApp claims the move combats fraud, authorities warn it could empower cybercriminals with a cloak of anonymity. This isn’t the first time India has raised alarms — they’ve also scrutinized Telegram’s privacy tools. The government’s stance? Don’t roll it out until the risks are fully understood.

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