Meta has removed over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scam centers worldwide during the first half of 2025. These accounts were primarily involved in scams such as pyramid schemes and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, with a large number operating from Southeast Asia. To further protect users, WhatsApp has introduced new safety features, including a "Safety Overview" tool that provides information about new group chats, such as their creation date, to help users identify potential scams before joining. Additionally, the platform now alerts users when they are about to enter unknown group chats, aiming to reduce exposure to scam operations. These measures are part of Meta's broader effort to combat cybercrime and protect WhatsApp users from increasingly sophisticated scam tactics.