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Google Expands Android In-Call Scam Protection to Chase and Cash App in U.S.

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Google has expanded its Android in-call scam protection feature to support Chase and Cash App in the U.S. This feature, introduced in Android 16, warns users of potential scams during calls with unknown numbers when financial apps are in use. The protection aims to prevent users from sharing sensitive information or making unauthorized payments. The feature is currently in a testing phase and works on Android 11 and later. It has already helped thousands of users in the U.K., Brazil, and India avoid scams.

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  1. 03.12.2025 19:00 1 articles · 23h ago

    Google Expands In-Call Scam Protection to U.S. Financial Apps

    Google has expanded its in-call scam protection feature to support Chase and Cash App in the U.S. This feature, introduced in Android 16, warns users of potential scams during calls with unknown numbers when financial apps are in use. The protection aims to prevent users from sharing sensitive information or making unauthorized payments. The feature is currently in a testing phase and works on Android 11 and later.

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