#Google Messages Scam Detection

However, one highlight is an update to Google Messages—the app can now detect possible text scams in real-time using on-device AI. Google aptly calls this ‘Scam Detection’ and it essentially identifies suspicious messages and notifies users with a real-time warning that says, "Likely scam". Scam Detection also works in phone calls, powered by Gemini Nano. Just like in text messages, the AI detects conversational patterns that scammers usually say. Additionally, since Scam Detection utilizes on-device AI, those conversations remain intact and private to users, at least according to Google. Users are encouraged to download Google Messages from the Play Store and install the program on their smartphones. A pop-up window should appear soon after, wherein users are instructed to set Google Messages as their default SMS app. Next, users on older versions such as Android 12 or 13 need to add Google Messages to their home screens manually. Read more in our articles including "Google Messages app gets real-time Scam Detection feature powered by AI" and "Samsung axes Messages app, urges users to switch to Google".