Fake news alert! Viral message about new red tick on WhatsApp false
The fake message has gone viral at a time of tension between Facebook-owned WhatsApp and the Indian government. WhatsApp has gone to court over the new IT rules that were introduced by the Indian government last year
BusinessToday.In | May 28, 2021 | Updated 16:28 IST
The message notes that a red tick appearing next to the message means that the government can take action against the sender
WhatsApp is infamous for fake news and misinformation circulating on the platform. This time a message containing fake news relating to WhatsApp itself has been found circulating on the messaging app.