Apple Adds Scam Risk Detection Feature to iOS 27

    Apple has added a new security feature called Impersonation Risk Detection to iOS 27. The feature is disabled by default and must be enabled by the user. It helps prevent scams based on deceiving people by detecting suspicious activity as it happens. In such cases, a criminal may pose as a representative of a bank or government agency, or as a trusted person.    Scammers usually persuade users to make payments, share banking information or change account details. Even 2-step verification does not always help because the deceived user carries out the transaction. The new feature checks device and Apple Account information for signs of an ongoing scam. Only the risk level is sent to a supported app.    The system assesses risk at 3 levels. The “Unknown” level indicates that no evidence of suspicious activity has been found. The “Medium” level indicates that there are some suspicious signs, while the “High” level means a serious risk has been detected. The device and account information used during the check is not shared with the app.    The app decides which action to take based on the risk level. For example, it may ask the user to verify their identity again, delay the transaction or display a scam warning. However, the feature works only in apps that support it. Apple has not yet announced a list of those apps.    To enable the feature, users must open Settings on the iPhone. They must then go to Privacy & Security and Impersonation Risk Detection and enable Share with App Developers. Supported apps will then be able to receive the risk level. The warning and action taken will depend on the app, meaning not all apps may take the same action.