Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts Google’s Phone app is introducing a new feature to detect and flag AI impersonation scams where scammers spoof contact numbers. The app will notify users if a call seems to be from a contact but the underlying verification signal is missing. This feature, available by default on Android 12 and later starting with Pixel phones, relies on both users having the Phone by Google app and utilizes end-to-end encrypted RCS technology.

• Google’s Phone app will flag suspicious calls that mimic a contact’s number to protect against AI impersonation scams.
• Scammers use AI to imitate familiar voices and spoof contact numbers, leading to significant financial losses.
• The feature requires both the user and the contact to use Phone by Google and sends a silent confirmation signal to verify legitimacy.
• If the confirmation signal is absent, the app displays a notification warning that someone might be pretending to call from the contact’s number.
• This update is part of Google’s June Android drop, which also includes other features like cross-device AirDrop support and expanded Personal Safety app availability for children. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/tech/941517/google-phone-scammer-ai-impersonation