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Android Central
Android Central
Technology
Sanuj Bhatia

Android now warns before you open banking apps during risky calls

The Android 16 logo on a Google Pixel 8a outdoors.

What you need to know

  • Google is adding new in-call scam protection tools to Android for users in the United States.
  • Android now warns users when they share screens with unknown numbers during financial app calls.
  • A 30-second alert aims to break scammer manipulation and prevent sharing sensitive banking details.
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