Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Social media scams are rampant. The FBI reported losses exceeding $16.6 billion in the US last year, with those over 60 ...

Meta is bringing new scam detection tools to warn users about potential scams on WhatsApp and Messenger. On WhatsApp, it’ll now warn when you try to share your screen with an unknown contact during a ...

Meta has announced the release of new, proactive anti-scam tools for WhatsApp and Messenger. These will be warnings and advanced scam detection that is specifically designed to protect particularly ...

Meta removed 10.9 million Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to “criminal scam centers” last year, the company announced on Wednesday. The disruptive action—a joint effort of the Royal Thai Police ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Officials with the Festival of Trees and Quad City Arts are warning vendors about a Messenger scam. Organizers said they are not contacting food or craft vendors for any ...

Meta is launching new tools aimed at trying to protect Messenger and WhatsApp users from potential scams. The company says its teams have "detected and disrupted" nearly 8 million accounts associated ...