Newsbrief: Meta Shuts Seven Million WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Scammers Meta has shut down nearly seven million WhatsApp accounts tied to scam operations in the first half of 2025. The fraudulent accounts, often linked to organized gangs, were traced to schemes ranging from fake cryptocurrency investments to pyramid scams. WhatsApp said most of the accounts originated in Southeast Asia and were disabled before being fully deployed. In one case, Meta and OpenAI disrupted a Cambodia-based scam that used ChatGPT to generate phishing messages. The platform has also introduced new “safety overviews” to alert users when added to suspicious group chats, offering scam detection tips and quick exit options. By Channels Television | Updated August 5, 2025 #WhatsAppScams #Meta #CyberFraud #DigitalSafety

BREAKING: FG Shuts Down Over 13.5 Million Social Media Accounts for Offensive Content The Federal Government has announced the shutdown of approximately 13,597,057 social media accounts across major platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). According to officials, the decision followed widespread violations of the code of conduct for online users, ranging from the circulation of offensive content to the spread of harmful and misleading information. The government emphasized that the action is part of broader efforts to sanitize Nigeria’s digital space, promote responsible usage of social platforms, and protect citizens from harmful content. Authorities also warned that similar sanctions would be enforced if users continue to flout established guidelines, stressing the need for social media platforms to collaborate more closely with regulators to maintain ethical standards. #BreakingNews #Nigeria #SocialMedia #FG #DigitalSafety #OnlineConduct #TikTok #Facebook #Instagram #TwitterX