Meta launches global anti-scam campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp amid holiday shopping.

Meta has launched a global campaign to protect users from online scams during the holiday shopping season, targeting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company has removed over two million scam-related accounts and 24,000 phishing URLs worldwide. Meta identified three major scams: fake Christmas gift boxes, fraudulent holiday decorations, and counterfeit coupons. The campaign includes new safety tools, warnings, and partnerships with cybersecurity firms and banks to share information on potential scams.

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