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WhatsApp’s New Feature Has Defenses Against Scams, Meta Says

Meta Platforms Inc. said Wednesday it’ll allow high-profile names to be only claimed by legitimate owners as part of its effort to counter impersonation on WhatsApp’s new username feature.

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WhatsApp’s New Feature Has Defenses Against Scams, Meta Says
Meta Platforms Inc. said Wednesday it’ll allow high-profile names to be only claimed by legitimate owners as part of its effort to counter impersonation on WhatsApp’s new username feature.
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