"Meta added new warnings on Facebook that will let users know when they send or receive a request from an account that shows signs of suspicious activity. The alerts will include notes on things such as how long the account has been active, where it's based and whether there are any mutual connections. These details can help identify potential scammers and stop users from making risky connections."
"Sometimes scammers ask users to enter their phone number, followed by a device linking code on WhatsApp. They may also try to trick people into scanning a QR code under false pretenses, which would then link the scammer's device to their account. The new alerts will let users know when behavioral signals suggest a linking request might be suspicious."
"Joint Disruption Week activities allowed various investigative and enforcement groups to work together on known scam concerns and collaborate to address scam networks."
Meta deployed multiple scam prevention features across its platforms. Facebook now displays warnings when users send or receive requests from suspicious accounts, showing details like account age, location, and mutual connections. WhatsApp added device linking warnings to alert users about suspicious linking requests and QR code scams. Messenger updated its scam detection to identify chat patterns associated with common scams. These features enable users to review actions before approving connections. Meta participated in Joint Disruption Week in Bangkok with law enforcement agencies including the Royal Thai Police Anti-Cyber Scam Center, FBI, and DOJ Scam Center Strike Force, resulting in 21 arrests and collaborative efforts to dismantle scam networks.
Read at www.socialmediatoday.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]