# New Google Messages Feature: Circle to Search a Message to See if It’s a Scam

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-16 11:00 UTC · Category: Technology

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Tech | Android Strengthens Scam Defenses for Calls and Texts | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPZnJEb1E2Wi1oMTZ1TnFQcy1sZlFRVC1sN2xOTnhWQVVtVEtjWWhscWVSWFFKWVRQV2Fsa2VJUlVweFB1Y1poVkRCcFlnMnc3QkRSeWpFdkdLZElrTDhuWVNKTmpZWnRRVHJFVkJrYnJJWUVpUjM2MDcxaURQcUJJTHRLb19HRzBpWVU2TFhtdmtXQTFxa1BUNlRFUHZlT2R1aWc?oc=5) |
| Droid Life | New Google Messages Feature: Circle to Search a Message to See if It’s a Scam | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxNcTY1M0x6eXhHQ0gzRFNDakl2S3laMUhtcHF0bHFwY1ByakFyZ0VsU05lMmhBZkhtbm5EVWI5SFZtVGNlU1ZlSXZ0eHd2TEZVSGRYc004YjBpWUd6dEIzVWVJQzludkVxc3J6SDl4VS00V1BQdWQ4ckIyeWZ4X1otdEJaZWtFenFIT3RSb1d4MHR0QQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-16/new-google-messages-feature-circle-to-search-a-message-to-see-if-it-s-a-scam*