Spam

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  Google’s Phone App for Android Reportedly Rolls Out Filters for Sorting Call History

  Google is rolling out a new functionality in its Phone app which aims to improve the sorting of calls on the handset, according to a report. It is said to introduce various filters for sorting out calls based on their type, from spam to unknown callers. Users will now reportedly see calls sorted into various categories instead of one continuous str...

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  TRAI Amends Spam Call Rules to Ease Reporting, Enforce Compliance; COAI Slams Penalties for Operators

  TRAI recently amended its regulations to curb unsolicited spam calls and promotional messages from unregistered telemarketers (UTMs) and increase penalties for spammers and non-compliant operators. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has criticised the updated rules, including penalties on service providers.

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  Telcos To Face Fines Up To Rs 10 Lakh Over Spam Calls: Regulator

  Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on pesky calls and messages with new rules that prescribe fines ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for recurring and repeated instances of violation.

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  Truecaller Rolls Out Real-Time Caller ID and Automatic Blocking of Spam Calls for iPhone

  For a long time, Truecaller had been peripherally equipped for the iPhone due to Apple’s stringent walled garden, but not anymore. The company on Wednesday announced that it is rolling out API support for iPhone that will enable features such as real-time caller identification and automatic blocking of spam telephone calls on Apple devices.

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  Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply To Petition On Rise In Cybercrime

  The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a petition seeking urgent implementation of a caller name display service to tackle the rise in cybercrime and spam calls

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  Watch: Voice Artist Pranks Scam Caller Offering Credit Card, Internet In Splits

  Needless to say, spam calls from banks offering loans are extremely annoying. We all try to dodge these unwanted interruptions, but one voice artist flipped the script by pranking the spam caller offering "special credit card" offers.

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  Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces AI-Powered Spam SMS Identification System to Protect Users from Scams

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) solution that will proactively detect spam SMS and warn users. The telecom operator highlighted that this network-based system uses both AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to look for potential harmful messages in real time. The company has already conducted an initial...

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  MyJio App Now Allows Users to Customise DND Preferences on Their Reliance Jio Number

  MyJio app allows users to activate do not disturb (DND) on their respective numbers. Now the app allows people to set some granular preferences. Certain options will help stop the users from getting any spam or promotional calls or messages. Some preferences will allow users to selectively block commercial communication.

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  TRAI Traceability Guidelines Start From December 1. What It Means For OTPs

  The new traceability guidelines of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will come into effect on December 1, 2024, to protect consumers from spam and fraudulent messages.

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  Gmail's New Feature May Let You Create Aliases To Fight Spam Mail. Here's How

  As of the last update, the feature was spotted in the Autofill setting menu.

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  Telecom Body Cracks Down, Disconnects Personal Numbers Used For Spam

  Any telemarketer that makes spam calls or sends spam text from personal numbers will find the numbers disconnected. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a major crackdown against those engaged in spam calls and text.

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  Google Messages Rolls Out Sensitive Content Warning, Enhanced Spam Detection and More Features

  Google Messages is rolling out several new features aimed at improving user privacy and protecting them from suspicious calls and messages. One of the additions is protection against scam texts related to package deliveries and jobs, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) models. There are also features related to handling international callers an...

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  BSNL Rolls Out Spam Protection and Other New Services, Introduces New Logo Ahead of Commercial 4G Launch

  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is gearing up to launch its commercial 4G services in India. Ahead of that anticipated introduction, the state-owned telecommunications provider has unveiled a new logo which showcases the company’s three key goals: to provide services securely, affordably and reliably. It has also introduced seven new services...

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  Fundraise Allowed Vodafone-Idea to Start Capex Cycle, Places Telco on Secure Footing: Kumar Mangalam Birla

  The fundraise by Vodafone Idea enabled the telco to kick-start its capex cycle again, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Tuesday. Birla exuded confidence that with continued support of the government, Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) will do its part in realising India's digital destiny.

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  Airtel Introduces Network-Based AI-Powered Spam Detection Tool in India

  Airtel launched a network-based artificial intelligence (AI) solution on Wednesday that will automatically identify and detect spam calls and messages. The AI-powered spam detection tool is aimed at helping users know when a spammer is calling so that they can make an informed decision on whether to pick up the call or reject it. The telecom servic...