Google is giving phone users a new way to detect scam messages, adding an AI layer that checks suspicious texts with a simple screenshot or gesture.
In a new update, Google says Circle to Search and Google Lens can now examine messages for telltale scam signals using AI and web information.
The company says the feature is designed for the rising wave of fraud attempts that arrive through SMS, messaging apps and social platforms.
“One trending tactic among scammers involves sending fraudulent text messages, either directly to your phone or through messaging apps and social media sites. These messages often solicit or demand money and link out to scammy sites.”
Google gives instructions on how Android users can check directly inside Circle to Search.
“Simply long-press the home button or navigation bar of your Android device Circle the suspicious text.”
The capability is also built into Google Lens inside the Google app on both Android and iOS.
“Take a screenshot of the message. Open Lens in the Google app. Tap the screenshot.”
According to Google, the AI tools compare the content against a wide range of online signals.
“After you follow these steps on your device, our systems will use AI and information from the web to assess whether the message is likely a scam. You’ll see an overview with guidance and insights, including suggested next steps.
This capability is available globally in Circle to Search and Lens, and will appear when our systems have high confidence in the quality of the response.”
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