WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, said it has added new tools and taken action to combat messaging scams.

The company announced Tuesday it has added a new tool that will show users when someone who is not in their contact list adds them to a news group chat that they may not recognize.

A safety overview window will pop up with information about the group and tips for avoiding scams, allowing you to exit the chat without ever having to open it.

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WhatsApp also said it is exploring options for cautioning users when they start a new chat with someone who is not in their contacts.

The company said some of the most prolific sources of scams come from criminal centers that are "often fueled by forced labor and operated b

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