New Delhi, June 30 -- Entrepreneur and author Ankur Warikoo has voiced concerns over WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, warning that while the update is expected to strengthen user privacy, it could also create new opportunities for impersonation scams if adequate safeguards are not in place.

The feature, which is currently under development, will allow users to create and reserve unique usernames, enabling them to connect with others without sharing their phone numbers. The change is being positioned as a privacy-focused update, but Warikoo believes it could also make it easier for fraudsters to impersonate public figures and target unsuspecting users.

Sharing his concerns in a post on X, Warikoo said the feature could pose signific...