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Google Messages app interface showing a conversation with a scam warning label on a smartphone screen

Google Messages Tests AI Feature To Catch Scam Texts Early

Google is rolling out Enhanced Protection in the Google Messages beta, an opt-in Gemini-powered tool that scans full conversations from unknown numbers to catch scam texts before they escalate to an OTP or payment request.

3 hours ago2 min read