Google continues to strengthen its tools to protect its users. The next step: Empower anyone to effectively report phone scams by adding crucial details about their perpetrators and their methods.
Google it multiplies updates in its applications to meet user expectations. Recently, the application Google has introduced a new “Activity” tab. which provides simplified access to history and saved items. Google Authenticator has been redesigned with a more intuitive Material You interface and easy management of 2FA security codes. From now on it is the Phone application who is preparing integrate new functionality : system enriched news For detailed scam callsan increasingly common problem that plagues users.
Currently, the Phone app only allows you to mark a call as spam or scam without providing any further explanation. Google plans to introduce a update which prompts the user provide more information after he had they reported a suspicious call. For example, you can list what the scammer askedas a electronic payment or passwords, or even specify the role he claimed to embody (police, administration, etc.). These options will also include an “Other” category that will allow you to do thisadd details specific to each more accurate reporting and useful.
Google is improving fraud reporting in its Phone app
These detailed reports will be sent to Google strengthen the analysis of fraudsters’ practices. Using this information, the Company will be able to notify users of a suspicious number AND inform about the techniques used from fraudsters. In parallel, Contacts application always welcome something new from Google by adding a “Search” button.. This will allow users to consult information on unknown numbers directly from the contact file. This is an additional tool to identify unwanted calls.
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These features are not yet available to all users as they are still there in the testing phase. However, they are part of a broader strategy aimed at protect communications users against spam and fraud. With this enhanced reporting system and the addition of tools like the “Search” button, Google intends to transform its Phone app into an essential ally for secure calls and protect user privacy.
source: Android Authority