Pixel phones are close to getting real-time scam detection for calls and texts

Google says its Scam Detection feature for calls and texts is coming to Pixels next month.

Feb 26, 2025 - 21:30
 0
Pixel phones are close to getting real-time scam detection for calls and texts
Pixel 9 Pro in a man's left hand, talking on the phone
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority
  • Google says Scam Detection for calls and messages will arrive on Pixel phones in March.
  • Scam Detection on calls rolled out in beta last year in November.
  • For messages, Scam Detection is likely referring to the enhanced protections that entered beta back in October.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell what’s a scam and what isn’t. To help prevent fraud, Google announced a few security features that would eventually come to Pixel phones, like Scam Detection. It looks like Scam Detection is almost ready to make its debut.

In a Gemini-related Google Store post, the company talks about a few of Gemini Nano’s helpful features like Call Notes and Pixel screenshots. Near the bottom of the page, however, there’s a mention of Scam Detection. According to Google, “Scam Detection in calls and messages arrives on Pixel phones in March 2025.”