Google is working on a Messages feature to catch fake delivery and bank ID texts early, which could help protect your bank details.
Google Messages may soon warn you about fake courier and bank ID texts. According to a report from Gizbot, Google is adding a feature designed to catch these scam messages early, before you act on them.
The feature targets two common tricks. One is the fake delivery notice, which claims a package is stuck or missed. The other is the bank "KYC" text. KYC means "know your customer," the ID check banks ask for. Scammers often fake it to push people into sharing personal or account details.
Google Messages is the default texting app on many Android phones. If you use it, this could reach you. People who often get delivery updates or bank account texts have the most to gain, since those are the messages scammers copy.
The material available is thin. It does not say when the feature will arrive, how it will flag a message, or whether it will work on every phone. It also does not say how accurate the warnings will be. A warning is a helpful nudge, but it will not catch everything, so you still need to check any message yourself.
The alert box above lists the steps. The short version is to keep the app updated, avoid tapping links in these texts, and contact your bank or courier through official channels.
A scam warning in Google Messages could help, but treat every delivery or bank ID text with care and check it yourself.
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