Spam calls

Jesse Hollington / Digital Trends Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has effectively banned number spoofing from robocalls, that only prevents someone from making up a fake caller ID to try to trick you into answering — it doesn’t mean that callers are required to send their caller ID. That means you’ll still encounter moments when your smartphone rings and you don’t know who is calling. When this happens, most phones will display either “Unknown Caller” or “No Caller ID” to indicate that this…

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is getting serious about spam. Again. Last month, it recommended that all network operators should implement caller name display service on mobile phones and that all smartphone makers should enable this feature within a stipulated period. Battling unwanted calls and messages is nothing new to Trai, which has deployed every advanced weapon, from blockchain to artificial intelligence. But nimble-footed spammers have always been a step or two ahead of it, and unwanted…

As part of its attempt to curb the menace of fraud over spam calls or SMS or…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image The central government is making moves to combat the rise in fraud calls from international numbers and fake caller IDs. In the fiscal year 2023-24, the government blocked 65 telecom setups that were enabling these deceptive practices, allowing calls with fake Indian numbers. "So far, 65 such illegal setups during FY…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image TRAI's Do Not Disturb App: For years, spam calls have been a headache for Indian users, but relief might be on the horizon next year. India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) is updating its Do Not Disturb (DND) app to address the ongoing problem of spam calls and messages. According to PTI, TRAI Secretary V…

There's nothing more annoying than having to deal with robocalls or spam calls, especially when you mistakenly believe it could be an important call. It always seems to happen at the worst times, like during a meeting or when you're focused on important tasks. The frustration is further boosted when these spam calls cleverly hide themselves with legitimate-looking phone numbers, making it impossible to determine them before answering. So, if you've had enough of the nuisance of spam calls, then this Truecaller assistant…

Experiencing multiple spam calls throughout the day can be extremely irritating, especially when you're busy with important tasks. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence for many of us. However, if you happen to own an iPhone, we've got an awesome trick to help you in dealing with these bothersome calls or any unwanted callers with just a few simple steps. The best part is that you won't even need to download any third-party apps for this. And not only that, you can also know how to check your block list to unblock…

After a massive increase in spam calls from unknown international numbers on WhatsApp led to a huge number of user complaints, Meta has introduced a new feature that will allow users to automatically mute unknown calls on WhatsApp.This new feature will make WhatsApp even more private and give users more control.On June 20, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to automatically mute incoming calls from unfamiliar contacts. To address the issue of international spam…

WhatsApp is mulling an update wherein users can use the instant messaging app only if a mobile phone has a SIM card. The solution proposed by the department of telecommunications (DoT) to the Meta-owned company is aimed at curbing financial fraud, spam calls and impersonation, according to people aware of the matter. Currently, first-time users of WhatsApp can only use the app after verification, that is, either by receiving a call or message on the phone number entered. However, after the verification is done,…

WhatsApp has responded to the Indian Government's call to send notice to the Meta's messaging platform regarding an increase in international scam calls. Promising to safeguard user's privacy and security, WhatsApp says it provides options like 'Block' and 'Report' for users to avoid any unwanted calls or messages. It also ensured to have ramped up its AI and ML system, which is expected to bring down the current calling rate by at least 50 percent. "Our users are at the heart of everything we do and we are fully aligned…