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WhatsApp is developing a ‘Scam Alert’ feature to warn users about suspicious messages from unknown contacts. The tool will analyse chats locally on the device and show warning banners without sending data to servers. Users can choose to block or trust contacts. The opt-in feature is not yet available to beta testers.

WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a new 'Scam Alert' feature designed to help users identify and avoid suspicious messages without compromising their privacy. The upcoming safety tool, first reported by WABetaInfo, will scan messages locally on the user’s device and display warnings when it detects potential scam attempts from unknown contacts.

What is WhatsApp scam alert?

The Scam Alert feature aims to tackle the growing threat of online fraud on messaging platforms. Scammers often use unknown numbers to create urgency or panic in order to deceive users.

Instead of automatically blocking conversations, the new feature will notify users with a clear warning banner inside the chat, empowering them to make informed decisions. Users will have the option to block and report the sender or trust the contact and continue the conversation.