Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams

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Google is launching fake call detection on Android 12+ devices to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams, which spoof trusted phone numbers and use AI to sound like authority figures.

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Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams

6/4/2026, 8:52:07 PM

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