Published June 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
TechCrunch
Jun 3, 2026, 6:00 AM
Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams

As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound like authority figures, family members, or employers.
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