WhatsApp developing 'Scam alert' to flag suspicious unknown contact messages
WhatsApp is working on a new "Scam Alert" feature that flags suspicious messages from unknown contacts right inside your chats.
If something looks off, you'll get a heads-up and can choose to block, report, or just be extra careful, making it easier to dodge scams before they get annoying.
On-device optional feature with local logs
The cool part? Scam Alert works only on your device, so your chats stay private and end-to-end encrypted.
It is totally optional (off by default), but you can turn it on in settings if you want the extra layer of safety.
WhatsApp is also building a transparency tool so you can check local logs of flagged messages: no data gets sent back to WhatsApp or Meta.
The feature is under development and is expected to arrive first for beta testers in a future update.