Google is rolling out fake call detection on Android to help users avoid deepfake scams. The feature is now available worldwide on Android 12 and above, starting with Pixel phones.
The tool works through RCS. When someone calls, the phone performs a secure “digital handshake” with the contact’s device. If the check fails, the phone verifies with the real device and warns the user if the call is fake. It’s turned on by default but can be switched off in settings.
This update comes as impersonation scams grow fast. INTERPOL estimates global losses at $400 billion, while the U.S. FTC reported $2.95 billion in 2024 alone. Scammers are now using AI‑generated voices to pretend to be family, friends, or even employers.
This rollout builds on existing protections like scam detection in Google Messages, verified financial calls, Gmail’s BIMI support, and STIR/SHAKEN authentication. And because it’s built on RCS, other apps and Android device makers can adopt the same system to improve call security.
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For non‑Pixel users, the feature can be enabled by installing the Phone by Google app from the Play Store.
