{
  "id": 15784290,
  "title": "iOS 27 adds scam-prevention feature to iPhone, here’s how to enable it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ios-27-adds-scam-prevention-feature-to-iphone-heres-how-to-enable-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T18:56:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/20/ios-27-adds-scam-prevention-feature-to-iphone-heres-how-to-enable-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's latest iOS 27 update introduces a new scam-prevention feature called 'Impersonation Risk Detection' designed to protect users from social engineering scams. This feature is currently disabled by default and must be activated manually by users. The technology analyzes data from the device and user's Apple Account to determine if a potential scam is taking place. Upon detecting a scam, the app receives a risk level rather than specific details about the scam, which helps prevent accidental actions that could facilitate the scam. Users can enable Impersonation Risk Detection by navigating to Settings > Privacy & Security > Impersonation Risk Detection and toggling on 'Share with App Developers.' Currently, the feature is only available in supported apps, with Apple yet to disclose a comprehensive list of such apps. Once enabled, the app uses the risk level to decide whether to prompt additional authentication or display a scam warning message to the user.",
  "summary": "iOS 27 introduces a new security feature called ‘Impersonation Risk Detection’ that helps protect you against scams, but it’s off by default. Here’s what the feature does, and how to enable it. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "iOS 27 introduces scam-prevention feature called Impersonation Risk Detection",
    "Feature analyzes device data and Apple Account to detect potential scams",
    "Users can enable the feature in Settings > Privacy & Security > Impersonation Risk Detection"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}