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This new Android feature protects you from a scam call while it's happening

Bank impersonation is a popular scam tactic, and one I've written about a lot. Fraudsters prey on people's fear, confusion, and desire to protect their money, which may lead targets to hand over login ...
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Google Rolls Out Powerful In-Call Scam Protection for Android Users

Google has announced an enhanced in-call scam protection system for Android, so users can have an additional security layer when receiving unknown callers. This is useful especially while undertaking ...
LAist

Scam calls are on the rise. How can you protect yourself?

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Does it seem like every other call or ...
Android

Android's In-Call Scam Protection for Financial Apps Reaches the US

Android expanded its in-call scam protection pilot to the US, partnering with banks like JPMorganChase. The feature introduces additional security measures in these situations, such as automatically ...
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Norton Expands AI-Powered Scam Protection Features Globally

TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton, a leader in Cyber Safety and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), today announced the global expansion of its AI-powered Scam Protection across all ...
Morningstar

Truecaller launches Family Protection to protect the whole family from phone scams

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Truecaller today announce the launch of Family Protection, a major new feature designed to make digital safety a shared experience among families. Built directly ...
Yahoo

Scam calls, texts surge across Louisiana as technology makes fraud harder to spot

BATON ROUGE, La (Louisiana First) — Scam calls and texts are flooding phones across Louisiana at an alarming rate, and experts warn the trend is only accelerating. The latest scam report shows more ...
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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Protect yourself from WhatsApp video call scams: Essential tips

Understanding the Threat of WhatsApp Video Call Scams The advent of digital communication has simplified many aspects of life, but it has also introduced new cyber threats. One of the most alarming ...
WAFB

Scam calls surge in Louisiana with over 50 million targeting residents in December

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana residents received over 50 million scam calls in December, according to new statistics from the spam blocking app TrueCaller, showcasing an alarming increase in ...
TechCrunch

Google steps up AI scam protection in India, but gaps remain

Google is bringing more AI muscle to India’s fight against digital fraud, rolling out on-device scam detection for Pixel 9 devices and new screen-sharing alerts for financial apps. Digital fraud ...
Lifehacker

This New Android Feature Protects You From a Scam Call While It's Happening

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...