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Google tests new alert on Android to stop in-progress scam calls

In the US, Google is testing a new alert on Android phones designed to warn consumers in real-time about scam calls that impersonate banks and trusted institutions. The alert addresses a scam ...
Android

Android Security Shields: Users Get 58% Fewer Scam Texts Than iOS'

Android’s AI-driven defenses are proving superior in the fight against mobile scams. The platform proactively blocks over 10 billion malicious messages monthly. New data shows Android users receive 58 ...
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Google enables scam text detection on Android through 'Circle to Search'; here's how it works

Scam Text Surge Text message fraud continues to rise as scammers refine their methods. Fake alerts and urgent warnings are ...
BGR

Android Will Warn You If A Scammer Asks To Share Your Screen On A Call

Google has slowly been improving Android with new security systems — like upgraded features that help protect you from message scams — and now the company is taking things a step further with in-call ...
PC Magazine

Google Tests New Alert on Android to Stop In-Progress Scam Calls

Google Tests New Alert on Android to Stop In-Progress Scam Calls The company has already trialed the system in the UK, which involves displaying an alert during a call while the user is screen-sharing ...