01:24 PM EDT, 08/05/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Meta Platforms' ( META ) WhatsApp said Tuesday it launched new features to help users identify messaging scams and stay protected from these.

A safety overview feature displays safety tips and vital information about groups that users are added to by someone not in their contact list, according to a statement.

WhatsApp is also testing new strategies to alert users and provide context when a person not in their contact list initiates a chat, the company said.

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