Meta has increased scam protection features on its apps, aiming to safeguard vulnerable users like the elderly. New alerts during screen sharing on WhatsApp help users identify potential scams from unknown contacts. Additionally, Messenger introduces behavioral analysis for suspicious messages, which can then be sent to the cloud for AI-based reviews, although this may compromise end-to-end encryption. This move follows collaborations with researchers to document common scams targeting older individuals, such as fake home services and fraud recovery offers.
Identified scams include fake customer support, where scammers impersonate legitimate businesses to trick users. Meta has already removed over 21,000 impersonating pages and continues to combat fraud, especially as it costs Americans billions annually. Users are encouraged to take advantage of new protective measures like Passkeys for secure logins and Security Checkup for account safety. Furthermore, as scams evolve, Meta is exploring facial recognition technology to detect fraudulent celebrity-related content, seeking to bolster user safety amid rising trends in online scams.
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