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Google adds Android protection against AI deepfake scam calls

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Source: BleepingComputerJune 3, 2026

Summary

Google is rolling out a new Android security feature called 'fake call detection' that protects users from AI deepfake scam calls where scammers impersonate someone's contacts. The feature works by having a user's device send an encrypted confirmation signal when receiving a call, and if that signal is missing, it pings the actual contact's phone to verify the call is real, warning the user to hang up if the contact's device confirms they're not calling.

Solution / Mitigation

Google's mitigation is built into the new 'fake call detection' feature, which is rolling out globally this month to Android 12 and later devices (starting with Pixel devices) and enabled by default. The feature requires Phone by Google, Contacts, and Google Messages (with RCS, or Rich Communication Services, enabled) to be installed. Google also stated: 'If your device uses a different app, you can install Phone by Google from the Play Store and set it as your default phone app to help protect yourself from fake calls.'