Google adds "Suspected spam caller" warning to Google Voice

Google has announced that it will be adding a red “Suspected spam caller” warning to Google Voice calls if it believes the call to be illegitimate or spam. The warning will be determined using the same advanced artificial intelligence system that is used by the traditional phone app for Android

How to use the ‘Suspected spam caller’ feature?

To use this feature, users must go to their Google Voice settings and enable the “Filter Spam” option under the “Security” section. When enabled, Google Voice will display a “Suspected spam caller” label on the incoming call screen, giving users the option to confirm that the call was indeed spam, which will send any future calls from that number straight to voicemail and place the call entry in the spam folder.

Google is using the same advanced artificial intelligence system to identify and label suspected spam calls on Google Voice as it does on its Phone app. However, if Google accidentally labels a call as spam, users can manually mark it as not spam, and it will remember this preference for future calls.

For years, Google has allowed users to filter spam calls to voicemail and screen calls before picking them up. However, these options may not be suitable for users who frequently receive important calls from unknown numbers. To disable the automatic spam labelling feature, users can turn off the Filter Spam feature by going to Settings > Security > Filter spam.

The spam warnings will be available to all Google Voice users and will roll out over the next 15 days starting Thursday. This means that users can expect to see the warnings by January 13th.

This new feature is a welcome addition to Google Voice, as spam calls can be a nuisance for many users. By providing a way to easily identify and filter out suspected spam calls, Google is helping users better manage their incoming calls and protect their privacy.