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Google Introduces Scam-Protection Feature for Android Calls

12/4/2025

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Google is launching a scam-protection feature for Android in the United States to prevent screen-sharing scams during calls.
The feature activates during a call with an unknown number when opening financial apps, pausing screen sharing for 30 seconds and warning the user.
The feature was initially tested in the United Kingdom and will roll out to Android 11+ devices in the United States, with plans to add more financial institutions.

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Story summary

Google is launching a scam-protection feature for Android in the United States to prevent screen-sharing scams during calls.
The feature activates during a call with an unknown number when opening financial apps, pausing screen sharing for 30 seconds and warning the user.
The feature was initially tested in the United Kingdom and will roll out to Android 11+ devices in the United States, with plans to add more financial institutions.