Google Uses AI To Tackle Online Scams: How?

Google's AI-Powered Scam Defense

· Released a report titled “Fighting Scams in Search” · AI tools now detect 20x more scam websites than before · Focused on spotting phishing, fake shopping, crypto, tech support, clone sites

Search And Scam Prevention

· AI classifiers now de-rank scammy sites before users see them · Tackles scam tactics like urgency, impersonation, and fake offers · Example: Airline impersonation scams reduced by 80% in Search

Chrome Protection With Gemini Nano

· Enhanced Safe Browsing mode now powered by Gemini Nano AI · Detects new or unseen scam tactics by analyzing site behavior · AI warns users of risky content but allows manual override

New Android Chrome Scam Alerts

· Chrome on Android can now detect malicious notification scams · Users see a “Potential scam detected” warning · Option to unsubscribe or view the blocked message safely

Future Expansion

· Google plans to extend protection to more scam types · Android devices will receive broader AI-based security features · Goal: Strengthen user safety across all platforms