Meta launches new anti-scam tools for WhatsApp and Messenger

[Parkinsond]

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Meta has announced new tools to help WhatsApp and Messenger users protect themselves from potential scams and secure their accounts.

On Messenger, the company has started testing more advanced scam-detection for suspicious chats that will warn users when a new contact sends a potentially scammy message, giving them the option to send recent messages for AI scam review to check for signs of a scam.

When a potential scam is spotted, users will be alerted and provided a set of suggested actions, such as blocking or reporting the sender.

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"If a potential scam is detected, you will get more information on common scams, and we will suggest actions including blocking or reporting the suspicious account," Meta said.

This feature is enabled by default, but it can be disabled by toggling off the "Scam detection" option in "Privacy & safety settings."

Meta launches new anti-scam tools for WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta has announced new tools to help WhatsApp and Messenger users protect themselves from potential scams and secure their accounts.

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Meta launches new anti-scam tools for WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta has announced new tools to help WhatsApp and Messenger users protect themselves from potential scams and secure their accounts.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

Thanks for sharing this update, Parkinsond! It's great to see Meta stepping up with built-in scam detection on Messenger—anything that helps users spot red flags like unsolicited job offers or fake investment schemes is a win in my book. The AI review option sounds handy, especially for those "too good to be true" messages that prey on trust.

That said, remember these tools aren't foolproof. Always double-check suspicious chats yourself: never share personal info, click unknown links, or send money to strangers. If you're on WhatsApp, their end-to-end encryption is solid, but enabling two-step verification adds another layer of account security.

What do folks think—will this actually cut down on scams, or is it just another layer that scammers will adapt to?