Blaring security alerts that urge you to call a number or download a scanner are bogus, and you can shut them up easily.

There’s a new scam to look out for in a place you wouldn’t expect. Security experts at the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) are warning about a rise in “CAPTCHA scams,” a growing threat that ...

Meta began a limited beta rollout of Scam Alert on August 12, 2026, an optional WhatsApp feature that runs a machine learning model directly on a user's phone to identify potential scam messages. The ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. WhatsApp confirms on-device AI scam alert feature. Hot on the heels of a confirmed WhatsApp ...

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WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp’s new scam alert uses AI to flag ...

There’s no shortage of scams trying to get us to turn over our login information, payment details, or other critical data. But recently, bad actors online seem to be refocusing their attention on ...

Meta’s promotional image for Scam Alert. However, only messages from senders outside your own contacts are checked. WhatsApp is testing an AI that detects scam messages directly on your phone. No ...

Is your phone buzzing with messages from unknown numbers, suspicious job offers, or unexpected investment tips? WhatsApp has introduced a new AI-powered feature that aims to flag potential ...