Android Protects Against Scams

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Android launches new protections against phone call scammers

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Android will automatically block users from sideloading an app for the first time from a web browser, messaging app, or other service while on a call with an unknown contact.

Google also warns users that “scammers may try to take control of your device by asking you to allow accessibility access for an app” The feature is rolling out to banking apps in the UK , including Monzo , NatWest , and Revolut .

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