<ul><li>Facebook has launched an anti-scam awareness campaign for the holiday season, sharing safety tools it has introduced in Facebook Marketplace, Whatsapp and Instagram, as well as disruptive activities against common scams.</li><li>Facebook has partnered with an internet safety expert, Rachel Tobac, in raising awareness about scamming activities this holiday season.</li><li>The post identified three common scams consumers might expect: promise of Christmas gift boxes; discount holiday decorations; and fake holiday coupons.</li><li>Facebook offers tools to prevent scams, such as alerts on Marketplace, context cards on Whatsapp and reminder to be aware of suspicious interactions on Instagram.</li><li>Facebook highlights how it works with financial services institutions and peers in counteracting scams, which are becoming an increasingly sophisticated activity.</li><li>The report also identified the work Facebook does in taking down sites linked to scams, including phishing domains and fake accounts.</li><li>Facebook is also collaborating with public figures and NGOs to raise awareness about scams, including in regions such as Latin America and Europe.</li></ul>

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