Russia plans to restrict some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps don't cooperate with the government to stop ...

Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share ...

Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the ...

Russia is restricting calls via the foreign messaging services WhatsApp and Telegram, allegedly to defend against terrorists ...

Roskomnadzor, Russia's media and internet regulator, said that "in order to counteract criminals," measures were being taken to restrict voice calls on the messaging services. The ...

Russia has curbed WhatsApp and Telegram calls, boosting its MAX app and tightening internet control through censorship and gradual service limits.

A 34-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested by the Chandigarh police's cybercrime unit for allegedly duping a city resident of ...

Moscow claims the encrypted apps are used for “deceit and extortion.” Meta says it’s a push to get Russians onto less secure services to allow government surveillance.

Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality Wednesday August 13, 2025 World News | Agence France-Presse Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram ...

WhatsApp launches new anti-scam tools: In a major crackdown on digital fraud, WhatsApp has rolled out a new "Safety Overview" feature and banned over 6.8 million accounts linked to organised scams.

A new online scam is targeting job seekers, homemakers, and students using WhatsApp and Telegram to offer fake tasks to earn money that lead victims into debt and despair. These scams typically ...

How it works Initial contact: Victims receive unsolicited messages on WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar platforms often posing as recruiters.