In brief
- New warnings flag potential scams, lookalike wallet addresses, and transfers to first-time recipients.
- Added Protection automatically reverts transactions that differ from their previews, according to MetaMask.
- Transfer warnings cover mobile and desktop, while Added Protection launches on the browser extension first.
The team behind the popular cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask is rolling out new scam warning features in its mobile app and its browser extension.
MetaMask announced new wallet protections Monday, adding warnings for lookalike addresses, investment and romance scams, and first-time recipients, along with clearer transaction screens on mobile and its browser extension.
