Truecaller is among the most popular caller ID and call blocking apps. It helps you identify unknown callers, offers spam protection, and more. In this brief tutorial, we will show you how to set up Truecaller on your iPhone and use it to identify unknown numbers who call or message you.
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FTC warns of a recent surge in robocall scammers pretending to be Apple and Amazon
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public of a recent surge in a creative new robocall scamming scheme that pretends to be Apple and Amazon.
Anti-robocall bill would require all carriers to implement caller identify verification technology
The House of Representatives today took a major step toward cracking down on illegal robocalls by approving a new act aimed at boosting anti-robocalling technology.
Silencing unknown callers on iPhone in iOS 13
iOS 13 brought out a new setting to protect Apple customers from unwanted calls and spammers by automatically sending any calls from unknown people straight to voicemail.
T-Mobile’s new Caller Verified feature offers more protection from scammers and spammers
Carrier T-Mobile on Thursday announced a new feature, Caller Verified, which promises to offer additional, better protections from scammers and spammers than its existing tools.
How to view full email headers in the Mail app on Mac
Email headers contain important details that you may want to view at some point. You can find out the originating and destination email addresses, the path the message takes, the servers the email passes through, the dates and times of the activity, and much more.
These types of details are helpful in tracing messages, investigating spam, and troubleshooting.
So, if you are interested in this information, here’s how to view full email headers in the Mail app on Mac.
Apple works on eliminating call spoofing on iPhone
It looks like Apple could finally be getting serious about helping to eliminate nuisance calls on iPhones. A new Apple patent for “Detection of Spoofed Call Information,” targets a specific type of calling that has become increasingly annoying in recent years.
Facebook’s been using your two-factor authentication phone number for ad targeting
Following a Gizmodo report this week alleging Facebook is giving advertisers access to your shadow contact information, the firm's confirmed that it's been using the phone number registered with their two-factor authentication (2FA) system in order to target you with ads.
iPhone to be “derecognized” from Indian networks if Apple rejects anti-spam app?
Apple was supposed to help the Indian government make an anti-spam iPhone app that would let users mark and report spam callers, but instead faces potential legal trouble down the road because the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has warned that iPhone could be "derecognized" from local wireless networks if the company rejects its software.
Apple’s working with China to find ways to cut down on iMessage spam
Apple has been talking with telecom companies in China to find ways to reduce spam received through its iMessage service. This news comes just days after China began criticizing the iPhone maker for allegedly allowing illegal content on its platform.
WhatsApp is testing advanced spam detection system that’ll notify you of hoax messages
In addition to testing the ability to cross-post your Instagram Stories to WhatsApp, the WhatsApp team is working on other potential enhancements such as a new spam-detection system designed to help warn users about suspected hoax messages.