Media Regulation Authority, Meta Launch Campaign to Combat Online Scams

 The General Authority for Media Regulation and Meta have launched an awareness initiative. The initiative aims to raise awareness among Saudi society about ways to identify, avoid, and report online scams.
 The partnership reflects Meta’s commitment to continuing to put user safety above all else. The initiative provides awareness content featuring a trusted group of local content creators, along with practical tools to promote personal safety. It encourages users to adopt a simple yet effective habit: pause and verify content before interacting with it or sharing links with others.
 The initiative reflects efforts to equip the community with the knowledge and tools needed to use the internet safely. To amplify the message and reach all segments of Saudi society, Meta is providing digital safety tips in an interactive format designed to engage target audiences.
 The authority said its partnership with Meta is part of efforts to raise awareness of safe practices when using digital platforms. It also aims to help members of society identify signs of online scams and verify suspicious content and messages before interacting with them. The initiative promotes responsible digital behavior by providing awareness content and practical tools that help users pause, verify, and report scam attempts. The authority also stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among authorities, platforms, and users to foster a safer digital environment.
 The authority and Meta urged users in Saudi Arabia to be wary of urgent messages promising prizes, gifts, or high financial returns. They advised users to personally verify links and offers before clicking on them or sharing personal information, enable two-factor authentication, and regularly review their account security settings. They also urged users to report suspicious accounts, messages, or advertisements directly through the app.
 For more tips and tools, visit: https://www.meta.com/ar-ar/safety/scam-protection-center/?srsltid=AU7gw4XNwd4MEeXl3Ue2vTDk_lG6aiX197njFRLqcc1P9pKx7KLOJR1H