The new Facebook Messenger security feature will help you prevent scam
A good messaging service should always have the best security and endeavour to protect their user’s privacy and safety. While you chat online with those that matter most to you, it is obvious there will be people with il-intensions. And to help you counter such ill-behaviours from scammers, Facebook is introducing a new Facebook Messenger security feature will help you prevent scam.
This new feature uses Machine learning that looks at behavioural signals like an adult sending a large amount of friend or message requests to people under 18. This ensures that the new features will be available and effective when Messenger is end-to-end encrypted – Says Facebook.
With this new security feature, you will get a safety notice in Messenger that will pop up in a chat with tips to help you spot suspicious activities and take countermeasures.
Facebook started rolling out this feature since March this year 2020 on Android and it’s expected to be available on iOS devices soon.
Making sure Facebook Messenger is safe for Minors
Also, Facebook is well focused on the safety of minors(Under 18). And as such, the new Facebook messenger security feature helps educate people under the age of 18 to be cautious when interacting with an adult they may not know, encouraging them to take action before responding to a message.
“These features show a great integration of the technical tools that will help curb bad behaviour on the platform, while also reminding people of their own control over their account,” said Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute. “It’s important to use language that empowers people to make wise decisions and think more critically about who they’re interacting with online. We’re especially glad to see this reflected in the thoughtful approach around safety considerations for younger users.” – Facebook
Avoiding scams
Some people with ill-intensions with the sole objective to obtain money from you can impersonate the account of someone you know and use to get in touch with you. You will be notified about any account from that is similar to that of a friend. This way, you could take preventive measures.
These safety notices will help people avoid potentially harmful interactions and possible scams while empowering them with the information and controls needed to keep their chats private, safe and secure.
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