WhatsApp Previews On-Device 'Scam Alert' That Retains Message Encryption

Source: PCMag.com· Michael Kan· August 12, 2026

Scam Alert is an optional on-device safeguard designed to thwart fraudsters while preserving end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp. How do messaging apps stop scams without reading private conversations? WhatsApp says it’s developed a way, without sacrificing the…

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