New AI WhatsApp Bot Launched to Detect Scams
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs, through its Mozo brand, has launched a free AI-powered WhatsApp bot to help users identify and avoid online scams. Users can forward suspicious messages to the bot for analysis, which checks for common fraud indicators. The service is available until Wednesday, with Mozo also offering a mobile app that blocks scams and reportedly stops millions of attempts monthly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Mozo, an Israeli cybersecurity brand, launched an AI WhatsApp bot to detect scams.
- Users can forward suspicious messages or screenshots to the bot for analysis.
- The free service is available until Wednesday, following today's elections.
- Mozo's systems reportedly block over 7.5 million scam attempts globally each month.
- The company also offers a smartphone app for automatic scam detection and blocking.
In response to the increasing prevalence of online scams, Mozo, the cybersecurity brand of Israeli company ReasonLabs, has launched a new service directly on WhatsApp. This AI-powered tool allows users to forward suspicious messages, links, or screenshots to a dedicated chat for analysis. The system is designed to identify potential fraud indicators such as dubious links, impersonation of well-known companies, and requests for personal or credit card information.
The service is accessible by initiating a WhatsApp conversation with Mozo at the number 053-389-5239. Users can send their suspicious content, and the AI agent will provide an assessment. This free service is available until Wednesday, one day after the elections taking place today, Tuesday.
In addition to the WhatsApp agent, Mozo also offers a smartphone application that reportedly automatically detects and blocks scam attempts. According to the company's data, its systems block over 7.5 million fraudulent attempts globally each month. Mozo advises users to exercise caution, avoid clicking unknown links, and verify payment requests directly with the relevant entity, even when using AI-based detection tools.
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