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PublishedJune 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams
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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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