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Truecaller to launch caller identification service to help WhatsApp users combat spam

Truecaller to launch caller identification service to help WhatsApp users combat spam

Truecaller, the caller identification service, is set to introduce its service on WhatsApp and other messaging applications to help users identify and block potential spam calls over the internet, according to Reuters. The feature is currently in the beta phase and will be rolled out globally in May, according to Truecaller CEO Alan Mamedi. The move comes in response to an increase in telemarketing and scam calls in countries like India, where users receive an average of 17 spam calls per month, according to a 2021 report by Truecaller.

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