The Centre has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp usernames in India, saying it wants answers on how the feature will prevent impersonation, fraud and cybercrime before it becomes available to users.

WhatsApp's new usernames may enhance privacy but raise serious concerns about impersonation and cyber fraud risks.

New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The government is looking into WhatsApp’s planned username feature amid concerns it could be misused for impersonation and fraud, people familiar with the…