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Meta announces new device-based WhatsApp tool that uses AI to scan for scams
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Stephanie Sierra
and
Simone Chavoor
Thursday, August 20, 2026 11:05PM
Meta has announced a new AI-powered tool that detects 'scam patterns' in your chats and alerts you to potential fraud.
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