WhatsApp Releases 'Silence Unknown Callers' Feature to Fight Spammers

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WhatsApp Releases 'Silence Unknown Callers' Feature to Take Down Spammers

are from those who pose as online shopping scams, propose seemingly real business and job opportunities, report on investment opportunities, and offerings of prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries. The FTC reported it received 2.4 million fraud reports last year, citing that Americans lost roughly $8.8 billion last year, anincreasing by 30% over 2021.

Meta believes its new security additions will reduce the current amount of spam calls by at least 50%, telling TechCrunch, “We expect to be able to control the current incident effectively. We will continue to work relentlessly toward ensuring a safe experience for our users.”

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