How to enable new AI scam detection feature for calls and SMS on your Android phone

Google

Google has announced a couple of new AI-powered scam detection feature for messages. The new feature enables users to monitor scam messages in real-time and stay protected. A similar feature is available for calls as well. If you want to enable the real-time AI-powered Scam detection feature on your Android phone, here’s our step-by-step guide:

What you need

An Android smartphone running Android 6 or above

Android phone with Google Phone app

How to enable spam protection for calls

Open Phone app and tap on More

Head to Settings and choose Calller ID and spam option

Turn See caller ID & spam on or off.

Additionally, to block spam calls on your phone, turn on "Filter spam calls." You don't get missed call or voicemail notifications, but filtered calls are in your call history, and you can check your voicemail.

How to enable scam protection for messages

Update Google Messages app and open it

Now, tap on your profile icon at the top right corner

Head to Settings and choose Spam Protection option

Now, enable the toggle to turn on the feature

Once done, Google Messages will automatically scan the messages and detect whether the message or SMS received is spam or not. Accordingly, the users will be notified with option to “Report & block”.