Russian Neural Network Now Auto-Hangs Up on Phone Scammers—Before You Even Know It’s a Scam

In Russia, AI isn’t just answering calls—it’s terminating them before scammers can strike

A new wave of neural networks trained to detect the most common fraud tactics is now protecting millions of mobile users in real time, and it’s making life a lot harder for cybercriminals.

The most common red flag? A request for an SMS code—typically disguised as a bank verification or government portal login. The AI spots it instantly and kills the call on the spot if it determines the request is suspicious.

Leading telecom giants like MTS, Beeline, and MegaFon have already rolled out this defense layer across their networks. The AI cross-references caller behavior against known scam patterns—and if the threat checks out, the conversation ends. No apps to install, no buttons to press. It just works, automatically, even on calls coming in via messaging apps, where scammers are increasingly active.

Importantly, the system doesn’t overcorrect: calls from verified “white list” sources like actual banks or public services are left uninterrupted. But for everyone else? The AI’s got your back.

For vulnerable populations—particularly the elderly—this is a quiet revolution in digital safety, replacing human doubt with machine certainty. Russia’s neural watchdogs don’t sleep, don’t hesitate, and don’t fall for SMS cons.