WhatsApp’s upcoming option to choose a username—intended to let people connect without sharing phone numbers—has drawn public warnings in India. Multiple reports highlight fears that scammers could exploit the feature by creating usernames that closely resemble those of well-known individuals or public figures, making it harder for users to confirm who is contacting them. Entrepreneur and commentator Ankur Warikoo is cited as warning on X that impersonation could be used to lure people into sending money or joining scam groups, raising questions about whether Meta will add enough safeguards across its platforms. Separately, NDTV references broader cybersecurity concerns in India, including a high volume of cyber fraud complaints and a rise in online fraud types such as AI-driven scams, digital arrest schemes, fake investment offerings, and identity theft. The reports frame the username feature as a potential shift in how connections are established—alongside concerns that it could create new opportunities for fraud if authentication and anti-impersonation measures are not strengthened.