Technology Jun 02, 2026 · 1 min read

Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who's Calling

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever's calling you is who they appear to be.

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by Lily Hay Newman
Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who's Calling
Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever's calling you is who they appear to be.
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This article was originally published by Wired and written by Lily Hay Newman.

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