Facebook has new security warnings for Marketplace purchases

New update Facebookespecially its function marketwhere is customers Interact with each other to sell products and offer serviceIt is specifically aimed to protect and recommend people to some Security measures When it is necessary to exchange in person to avoid situations such as harassment, possible kidnapping, fraud onlineamong others.

this system Presented to users as a set messages Focused on reminding people that they can report bad practice SellersIn addition to sharing information deal For seniors with close relatives or friends safety outside platform.

However, they are not consistently shown in any dealBut the platform purpose allows it to appear certain categories products such as cars, electronic itemsApart from houses, whether for sale or rent. The Warnings will appear on the main product description screen, except conversations which are maintained between the seller and the buyer statement.

“Be careful when dealing with buyers or sellers and report anyone Fraud Suspicious” is the first message that appears on the screen product or the service offered in the section Facebook. In addition, do a recommendation such as: “Check your profile To learn more about them first. You can see the ratings and reviews of others BuyersMutual friends, other offers and your activity market“.

as reported purposeThe reason for including these labels or messages is to share preventive measures to avoid Online fraud or crimes bigger. Therefore, it is recommended that people hold meetings in public and well-lit places. Notify me to family and friends Meetings and share real-time location so selected contacts are always aware of the user’s location.

In addition, the company technology I also recommend that all people who see a suspicious behavior Report so other users can avoid this type of interaction Sellers. Notifications also include reminders to share data about it deal To provide more between known contacts safety at meetings.

of two messages which will appear on the screen Buyers There is something like: “If you see any signs activity If in doubt, report and cancel immediately deal. If necessary, call the local authorities.”

while in that case programming in personal meetings seller, market from Facebook Says: “Remember to share your meeting plan with friends or family. Be sure to use the real-time location sharing tool Messenger on your phone during the meeting.

Meta’s Director of Public Policy, María Julia Díaz Ardaya, noted that this new update, aimed at the section buy i sale from Facebook It is designed to display relevant information at key moments deals. “Labels put information within people’s reach to avoid scams or crimes beyond the platform,” he said.

The statement from purpose will use artificial intelligence to identify appropriate scenarios in which some or all messages should be displayed, so that each user can be sure that the messages interactions That they have a platform is also being monitored to ensure safety and welfare of the people.

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