On Tuesday, the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the way the social networking giant handles scammers on its platforms violates Washington, DC’s consumer protection laws. …
… The account protections Meta debuted on Wednesday include expanding its Messenger scam detection features for more users around the world, introducing warnings about potentially suspicious activity when a user is initiating a new WhatsApp device link, and testing new Facebook alerts to flag potenti… …
… Open the Messages app and tap your profile picture on the top right, then Messages settings, Protection and safety, and toggle on Spam protection. …
… Business email compromise, tech and customer support scams, personal data breaches, and confidence or romance scams, make up the other most common crime reports. …
… While you can find bargains and reputable sellers, there is some risk, and support can prove disappointing and take a long time if you ever have to dispute something. eBay: You can find everything on eBay, sellers have ratings, and there is some protection against scams. …
… Meta this week took steps to further crack down on the flood of scammers on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. In addition to new warnings for people using Meta apps, the company said it took down nearly 11 million accounts linked to “criminal scam centers” last year. …
… In 2018, the US Supreme Court strengthened Fourth Amendment protections by ruling the government would need to obtain a warrant to track Americans’ phones. …
… According to the complaint, Google alerted the man about the request on February 9, despite an ask included in the summons “not to disclose the existence of this summons for an indefinite period of time.” Through his attorneys, the man told WIRED he initially mistook the notification for a joke or … …
… Tools for Humanity was cofounded in 2019 by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and German entrepreneur Alex Blania, with the aim of using blockchain technology to verify people in online environments where scams are prevalent. …
… Meta is also urged to disclose any known instances of its wearables being used in stalking, harassment, or domestic violence cases; disclose any past or ongoing discussions with federal law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, about … …
