Android will hang up on banking scammers for you - how its new anti-spoofing feature works

Android is introducing a new security feature that automatically ends calls from spoofed bank numbers. This feature aims to protect users from banking scams by detecting and hanging up on fraudulent calls. It will roll out to Android devices in the coming weeks, enhancing phone call security.

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PublishedTuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PMMay 12, 07:00 PM

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Rolling out to Android devices in the coming weeks, a new security feature will automatically end a phone call from a spoofed bank number.

Scammers love to impersonate businesses you trust in hopes of convincing you to fall for their cons. One tactic they use is to call you pretending to be from your bank or financial institution. The goal is to trick you into sending them money or revealing your account details. Now, Google is rolling out a new security tool that aims to combat these types of spoofed calls.

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Android will hang up on banking scammers for you - how its new anti-spoofing feature works

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