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Oct 17, 2026 08:10 UTC ToFindAI News Desk (AI-assisted)
Google says Circle to Search can help identify scam text messages
Google says Android users can use Circle to Search to review suspicious text messages and receive AI-generated guidance about possible scam indicators.
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Google says Circle to Search on Android can analyze suspicious text messages to help users identify potential scams before clicking a link or sharing personal information. The company described the feature in a blog post published October 15, 2026.
To use it, users can long-press the home button or navigation bar on an Android device to activate Circle to Search. They can then draw a circle around the text message they want to examine. Google says the tool will display an AI Overview containing guidance, insights and suggested next steps.
If the results identify red flags, Google advises users to consider deleting the message and blocking the number. The company presents Circle to Search as a way to review suspicious messages, rather than as a guarantee that a message is safe or fraudulent.
Why it matters
The feature gives Android users a way to request AI-generated guidance about suspicious text messages before they interact with links or share personal information. Google’s guidance also points users toward deleting messages and blocking numbers when red flags appear.
Who this affects
Android users with access to Circle to Search who receive text messages they suspect may be scams.