Google Rolls Out Fake Call Detection to Protect Against AI Deepfake Impersonation Scams Google is launching a fake call detection feature for Android to combat AI deepfake impersonation scams, rolling out globally to Android 12+ devices. The feature works by verifying calls through a ‘digital handshake’ between devices, alerting users if a call is not legitimate. This update was announced alongside other Android enhancements, including new functionalities for Google Photos, Google Play Books, and Circle to Search.

• Android is launching a fake call detection feature to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams.
• The feature verifies incoming calls by checking for a ‘digital handshake’ between trusted devices.
• It will alert users if a call is potentially fraudulent by detecting missing confirmation signals.
• New features for Google Photos (virtual outfit try-on), Google Play Books (story recaps), and Circle to Search (outfit search) were also announced.
• The fake call detection feature is built on Rich Communication Services (RCS) and is on by default.
• The feature is rolling out globally to Android 12+ devices this month, starting with Pixel devices. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/google-rolls-out-fake-call-detection-to-protect-against-ai-deepfake-impersonation-scams/