Meta expands safety tools to safeguard older adults from online scams

Meta has announced new anti-scam features and awareness initiatives, including safety tools and tips to protect users, particularly senior citizens from cyber fraud and online scams, as the social media giant stepped up efforts to help people stay safe online.

Meta said on WhatsApp, it is launching warnings when users attempt to share their screens with an unknown contact during a video call.

Meta cautioned that scammers may pressure their targets to share their screen to trick people into giving away sensitive information, including bank details or…