Hadlee Simons / Android Authority
TL;DR Google is expanding Android’s in-call scam protection feature to the US.
It warns users if they try to open financial apps while screen-sharing on a call with an unknown number.
The feature was being tested in the UK, where Google says it has already helped thousands of users.
Google is expanding Android’s in-call scam detection capabilities to the US in partnership with JPMorganChase and Cash App.
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Scam calls have become harder to detect, with criminals increasingly impersonating banks and money apps. Android’s in-call scam protection is designed to alert users of such scams during ongoing calls where fraudsters successfully manage to convince victims to share their screens. This is a common tactic used to steal login details or push unauthorized money transfers from unsuspecting users.
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