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Meta Enhances Scam Protection for Messenger and WhatsApp

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Meta has introduced new tools to protect users of Messenger and WhatsApp from scams. The tools include warnings for screen sharing during video calls on WhatsApp, a scam detection feature on Messenger, and a new security feature to help users spot potential scams when being added to a group chat by unknown contacts. Meta also reported actions taken against fraudulent accounts and scam centers. Meta's efforts are part of ongoing measures to combat scams, including romance baiting schemes operated by cybercrime syndicates in Southeast Asia. These scams often involve psychological manipulation and financial fraud.

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  1. 21.10.2025 18:03 2 articles · 1d ago

    Meta Introduces Scam Protection Tools for Messenger and WhatsApp

    Meta has introduced advanced scam-detection for suspicious chats on Messenger, alerting users to potentially scammy messages and suggesting actions like blocking or reporting the sender. Users can send recent messages for AI scam review to check for signs of a scam. The scam detection feature on Messenger is enabled by default but can be disabled via "Privacy & safety settings." Meta has also added a new security feature in WhatsApp to help users spot potential scams when being added to a group chat by unknown contacts, displaying a "safety overview" context card. WhatsApp notifies users when they are contacted by someone outside their contact list, providing context information about the person they are messaging.

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