… There's a new spoofing protection feature that automatically ends calls from numbers impersonating any of the participating banks. This also sends a notification to the user, letting them know that they likely received a scam call. …
… We are continuing to work with our partners to bring these industry-leading protections to even more users. Powered by Gemini’s on-device model, Scam Detection provides intelligent protection against scam calls while ensuring that the processing stays on your device. …
Android 17 to expand banking scam call and privacy protections By Bill Toulas May 12, 2026 01:00 PM Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, threat detection, and banking scam calls. …
… A new Verified caller feature could deliver similar protections, but even when using other phone apps. Verified calls would also help protect against spoofed calls from DNO, or do-not-originate numbers. …
… In light of the evolving threat landscape and the increasingly sophisticated tricks bad actors use to trap Android users, Google is making some welcome updates to existing Android features, including scam call protection, Live Threat Detection, Theft Protection, and others. …
… If it is not able to confirm this with the other user, then it will alert you that this call could be a possible scam. The great part about this is that this feature will actually ping the true contact's device to see whether there's an outgoing call to ensure it's not getting things wrong. …
… Scammers spoof the phone number, routing calls through internet-based software to make it appear as though the call is originating from a familiar, trusted contact. …
… Mobile Google's got an easy new way to keep you safe from scam calls The clever new system is built on the backbone of RCS. By • 10 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Google TL;DR Google is introducing a new RCS-based method for verifying the identity of incoming callers. …
Google’s New Pixel Feature Detects AI-Powered Scam Calls In Real Time by Aaron Leong — Wednesday, June 03, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT Google has rolled out a fake phone call detection feature designed to intercept sophisticated AI voice impersonators and number spoofing scams before users fall victim. …
… If that hardware-based confirmation is missing, the Google Dialer will flag the call. “If you’re calling me and we’re in each others’ mutual contacts databases, and we’re both using the Google dialer that has this capability built into it, then I will always know if it’s really you,” Kleidermacher … …