The Verge·3 min read·medium
Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts
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Google is updating its Phone app to flag potential AI-driven impersonation scams by verifying calls between contacts. The feature uses a silent confirmation signal to ensure that incoming calls from known numbers are authentic.
Why it matters
Addresses the rising threat of AI-powered voice spoofing, which has caused significant financial losses for consumers.
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