Scammers have gotten more sophisticated, but so have the tools we use to stop them. Circle to Search on Android can review suspicious text messages to help you identify potential scams before you click a link or share your personal information.

Checking a suspicious message

To give it a try, long-press the home button or navigation bar on your Android device to activate Circle to Search, then draw a circle around the message you're unsure about. You'll see an AI Overview with guidance and insights, including suggested next steps.

Acting on the results

If the results show red flags, consider deleting the message and blocking the number.

Takeaways

• Use Circle to Search on Android to review a suspicious text before you click any link or share personal information.
• Long-press the home button or navigation bar, then draw a circle around the message.
• Read the AI Overview's guidance and suggested next steps.
• If you see red flags, delete the message and block the sender's number.