Truecaller launches Scam Checker web and Android tool as pressure grows on its caller ID business in India
Truecaller launched Scam Checker, a web and Android tool that lets users paste suspicious numbers, links, or messages to check for fraud without an app or sign-in. TechCrunch reports it is initially available in India, with expansion planned in other regions.
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Truecaller has launched Scam Checker, a new web and Android service that lets people paste a suspicious phone number, link, or message to check whether it may be fraudulent, with no app or sign-in required. TechCrunch reports the free tool is initially available in India and is planned to expand to Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and Southeast Asia. The launch broadens Truecaller beyond caller ID as its core business faces growing pressure in India, where telecom operators are rolling out Calling Name Presentation and Apple and Google offer caller identification and spam-protection features. TechCrunch also quotes CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala saying scams have shifted across links, messages, voice, and video.
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