WhatsApp fights back against scammers with new AI alert tool
- Aug 15
- 1 min read
CNET — Scam Alert operates in the background by classifying incoming text messages from unknown senders. It looks at communication patterns associated with scams on the app, such as requests for personal information, an urgent tone and deliberate trust-building tactics used in romance-baiting scams, in which scammers create a fake emotional bond before asking for financial assistance.
WhatsApp will display a banner warning of a potential scam in a message that only the recipient will see. To move forward, you can either block the sender, report the conversation, ignore the warning or trust the unknown sender.
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