High-Profile Names Withheld: WhatsApp To NDTV On Impersonation Concern

Jul 1, 2026, 05:06 PM en source ↗

Summary

WhatsApp told NDTV that high-profile usernames — belonging to public figures, government entities and celebrities — have been withheld to allow legitimate owners to claim them. The move addresses concerns over impersonation as the platform rolls out its new username feature.

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A WhatsApp spokesperson said the really high-profile names -- public figures, government entities and celebrities -- have been withheld so they can be claimed by legitimate owners.