Google is strengthening its defense against mobile scams with advanced AI-powered protections built directly into Android devices.
As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, using AI themselves to create convincing fraud schemes, Google’s new safeguards work around the clock to protect your personal information and money from theft.
Mobile scams cost people worldwide over $400 billion annually, as fraudsters send increasingly convincing messages and calls to trick unsuspecting users.
Android now blocks over 10 billion suspected malicious calls and messages every month, preventing scams before they even reach your phone.
Android Gets Smarter at Blocking Scammers
Recent surveys comparing Android and iPhone users reveal significant differences in protection effectiveness. Android users reported receiving 58% fewer scam texts than iPhone users in the previous week.
When comparing Google Pixel phones specifically to iPhones, the advantage grew even larger. Pixel users were 96% more likely to report zero scam messages.
The difference extends to user confidence. Android users were 20% more likely to describe their device’s scam protections as “very effective,” while iPhone users were 150% more likely to say their protections were ineffective.
Google’s defense strategy uses multiple layers of protection. Google Messages automatically filters spam by analyzing sender reputation and message patterns.
For suspicious calls, Phone by Google blocks known spam automatically and screens unfamiliar numbers. Advanced on-device AI analyzes conversations in real-time, warning you about fraudulent patterns without saving any call data on your phone.
These protections work silently in the background, combined with Google Play Protect scanning apps for threats and Safe Browsing protection in Chrome.
Android continuously updates its defenses, blocking over 100 million suspicious numbers from RCS services monthly to prevent scams before they start.
In today’s threat landscape, intelligent security built into your phone is essential. Google’s commitment to AI-powered protection ensures Android users can communicate confidently, knowing their device is actively defending against modern scams and fraud attempts.
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