Tired of spam messages? Turn on this Google feature to avoid fraud


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Navi Mumbai, dt. 21 December 2023, Thursday

Are you frequently distracted by messages and calls from unknown numbers? Many such calls and messages are spam, which are made to deceive people. If you are also bothered by spam messages then a feature of Google can help you. Google's Android smartphones have a spam filter feature, with the help of which you can automatically block spam messages.

The Google Messages app uses an AI-based model to filter out spam messages. This model identifies spam messages based on message content, number center and other factors.

What to do to turn on spam protection-

  • On your Android smartphone, open the Google Messages app.
  • Tap your profile photo in the top right side corner.
  • Tap on Settings.
  • Tap on Spam Protection.
  • Tap on 'Turn on spam protection'.

Google also offers a spam filter feature for calls in its Android smartphones. This feature automatically scans all incoming calls on your phone and blocks spam calls.

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