Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 23: Tech giant Meta has rolled out a series of new anti-scam safety tools and awareness initiatives aimed at protecting users — particularly senior citizens — from online fraud and cyber scams. The company announced that the latest updates across WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger are designed to strengthen digital safety and help users identify scam attempts before they fall victim.
On WhatsApp, Meta has introduced a screen-sharing warning feature that alerts users when they attempt to share their screen during a video call with an unknown contact. Meta said scammers often try to manipulate victims into revealing sensitive details like bank information or verification codes during such calls. “With this new tool, we’re giving users more context to spot and avoid scams,” the company stated.
On Messenger, Meta is testing an advanced scam detection system that warns users upon receiving potentially fraudulent messages from new contacts. If users enable the feature, they can send recent messages for AI-powered scam review. When a scam is detected, the app provides details about common scams and offers quick actions such as blocking or reporting suspicious accounts.
Further enhancing account safety, Meta has introduced Passkeys across Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, allowing users to sign in securely using their fingerprint, face, or PIN, similar to their mobile device’s verification method.
Meta also highlighted existing safety features such as Security Checkup on Facebook and Instagram, which allows users to review their security settings and receive password-related recommendations, and Privacy Checkup on WhatsApp, which helps users manage who can add them to groups and control other key privacy options.
Addressing the growing global threat of organized cybercrime, Meta noted that cross-border scam networks continue to operate through messaging platforms, dating apps, social media, and crypto-related channels. “We continue to look for and block attempts by criminal syndicate-run scam centres to create accounts on our platforms,” the company said.
In the first half of 2025, Meta’s expert teams reportedly detected and disrupted over 8 million accounts linked to scam operations across Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, the UAE, and the Philippines. Additionally, the company took action against over 21,000 pages and accounts impersonating customer support representatives to deceive users.