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Meta's device-linking alerts serve as an anti-fraud layer across its apps by notifying users of potential scam activity involving their accounts. On WhatsApp, for example, the new feature alerts users to suspicious device-linking requests by analyzing signals like unusual originating countries or unexpected requests [1], [4]. This can prevent unauthorized device pairings, a common tactic used in phishing attacks to hijack accounts, as seen in the German warnings about Signal hijackings where attackers attempt to pair their device with the victim's [3]. By integrating these alerts, users get a preventive warning system, limiting opportunities for scammers to link their devices and intercept communications [2], [4]. This adds a defensive layer against account hijacking by making it more challenging for scammers to leverage device-linking features for fraudulent purposes.