Meta launches Saudi campaign to help users spot online scams

LONDON: With one of the world’s highest internet penetration rates, Saudi Arabia has become fertile ground for online scammers. But as fraudsters intensify their efforts, so too have campaigns to help people avoid falling into their traps. “As more of our everyday lives happen online, making sure people have the knowledge and tools to navigate those experiences safely becomes even more important,” Fares Akkad, Meta’s regional director for the Middle East and Africa, told Arab News. “This sits wi

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