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Summary
Pixel phones have a built-in scam sniffer, but Google is working on a new feature to detect bank scams during screen sharing.
The new “BankScamCallDetectionService” aims to stop scammers pretending to be your bank and cleaning out your account.
Google’s upcoming feature automatically alerts when receiving a call from an unknown number, having your banking app open, and screen sharing occurring.
Pixel phones already come with a built-in scam sniffer called “Scam Detection.” So, if someone sketchy tries to rush you into sending money, your phone throws out red flags with sounds, buzzes, and pop-ups to warn you before things get messy. But Google is not stopping there. The company is apparently working on a new trick that can sniff out bank scams during screen sharing without needing to hear what’s being said.
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According to a fresh scoop from Android Authority, Google is gearing up to combat scammers that use screen sharing to pull off their tricks. Diving into the latest Google Play Services beta (v25.18.31), the outlet uncovered something called “BankScamCallDetectionService.” It sounds like Google is building a new defense aimed straight at those screen-sharing scams, and it might be landing soon.
Google’s upcoming feature is aiming to stop one of the dirtiest tricks in the scammer playbook—when these crooks pose as your bank, trick you into sharing your screen, and then walk you straight into your own banking app to clean you out. Google’s aiming to shut that down before it even starts.
The report also points out that this new feature works differently from the current Scam Detection on Pixel phones. It won’t need to listen in on your calls. Instead, it kicks in automatically when three things happen at once: you get a call from an unknown number, your banking app is open, and screen sharing is turned on. When all that lines up, your phone sends out a heads-up.
You’ll get a loud and clear warning when it happens
Once your phone spots that perfect storm, Google will flash a big warning on your screen, giving you the chance to hang up or report the number right then and there. The report also mentions that Google is keeping a fresh list of banking apps to watch for, so this scam shield stays sharp and up to date.
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Android 15 could stop you from leaking sensitive content while screen sharing
The problem goes beyond oversharing in screen recordings — malicious apps are an issue too
Android 15 already knows how to keep secrets during screen shares, and it lets apps hide sensitive stuff from showing up in recordings or live shares. So, it’s a pretty safe bet that this new scam protection is building on that same foundation.
While it’s still being tested, the report suggests this new feature will roll out through Google Play Services.
