WhatsApp Adds Security Feature to Help Users Spot and Avoid Malicious Messages

WhatsApp is rolling out enhanced security measures to combat the surge in scam messages targeting users worldwide, as criminal organizations increasingly exploit messaging platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims.

The new features come as federal authorities report a dramatic spike in investment-related fraud complaints.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has documented a staggering 300 percent increase in victim complaints related to investment fraud schemes in 2025 compared to the previous year.

These sophisticated operations, known as “ramp-and-dump” stock manipulation schemes, frequently begin on social media platforms before migrating to secure messaging applications like WhatsApp.

Criminal organizations, particularly those operating from Southeast Asia, have been systematically targeting users through coordinated campaigns that cycle victims across multiple platforms to avoid detection.

New Group Messaging Safeguards

WhatsApp’s most significant update introduces a comprehensive safety overview system for group messaging scenarios.

When an unknown contact adds users to unfamiliar groups, the platform now displays ...