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Meta Unveils Advanced Scam Detection Initiatives Across Its Platforms

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 12, 2026

Meta Strengthens Its Defense Against Digital Scams

Meta has introduced a series of new security tools aimed at reducing online scams across its platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger. The update focuses on detecting suspicious activity earlier and warning users before fraudulent interactions escalate, as digital scams continue to evolve across social networks and messaging services.

Enhanced Friend Request Alerts On Facebook

New warning systems currently being tested on Facebook are designed to flag suspicious friend requests. The system evaluates signals such as a lack of mutual connections or unusual geographic origins. When these indicators appear, users receive alerts encouraging them to review the request more carefully before accepting. The feature aims to help users identify potentially fraudulent profiles and avoid interactions with scammers.

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Preventing Device Linking Fraud On WhatsApp

Additional protections are being introduced on WhatsApp through new device-linking alerts. These notifications target scams in which fraudsters impersonate organizers of competitions or promotional campaigns and ask users to visit phishing websites.

Victims are typically instructed to enter their phone number and a device linking code, which allows scammers to gain access to their accounts. The new warning messages explain these tactics and alert users before the linking process is completed.

AI-Driven Scam Detection On Messenger

Messenger will also receive expanded scam detection capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. The system analyzes conversation patterns and identifies potential warning signs, such as suspicious job offers or requests for personal information. If the system detects scam-like behavior, users receive prompts suggesting that they block or report the account. Additional information about common scam techniques may also be displayed to help users better understand the risks.

Progress In Combating Online Fraud

Meta also shared data highlighting the scale of its anti-scam efforts. According to the company, more than 159 million scam advertisements were removed across its platforms over the past year, with 92% blocked before they were reported by users.

The company also removed 10.9 million Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to organized scam networks, reflecting continued investment in automated detection systems designed to disrupt coordinated fraud operations.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.