India questions Telegram and Signal over username features amid fraud concerns

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Indian authorities have expanded their scrutiny of messaging platforms by questioning both Telegram and Signal about their username functionalities. The move follows earlier discussions with WhatsApp over growing concerns around online fraud and impersonation. The government is seeking to understand how these apps handle user safety and ensure traceability of accounts. In response, Telegram has already begun clarifying how its username feature currently operates to Indian officials.

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