Meta tries to get ahead of scammers before the World Cup begins

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Meta is expanding anti-scam and safety measures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The company is using AI, user warnings, and intelligence-sharing partnerships to disrupt fraudulent ticketing, gambling, and hospitality schemes. It is also coordinating with law enforcement and industry peers, including Visa, to identify scam networks that exploit World Cup branding. Meta says it will also step up moderation and protections against harassment, hateful content, and abuse targeting players, teams, and public figures.

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