#Spam and Fraud Call Blocking

[codeburnerblogs]

How to get Truecaller Gold for Free in 2024 ?

Introduction In the era of digital communication, ensuring that your calls are secure and spam-free has become increasingly important. Amidst a plethora of apps designed to streamline and enhance our communication experiences, Truecaller stands out as a revolutionary tool. Launched in 2009, Truecaller has redefined how we handle phone calls, offering a comprehensive solution to combat spam,…

[autumn-foxfire]

I hope the bastard companies/persons that sold my phone number to scammers a very nice every step feels like you've stepped on a lego :)))

At this rate I might have to change my number...

[aniseandspearmint]

Reminder, because a skeevy scammy text just made its way to my phone without automatically getting dumped in the spam folder;

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT SEND ELECTRONIC MESSAGES

The USPS, for instance, is NOT going to send you a text. The IRS is not going to send you a text.

My scam message was a short paragraph supposedly from the USPS about how there was incomplete address information on a package and how I needed to CLICK THE LINK and go fill out information so my package could be delivered.

Since I HAVE a package I'm waiting for, this caused me to pause for a sec before my brain caught up and i clicked block and report.

Out of curiosity (and yeah boredom tbh) I called the USPS customer service line real quick and talked to someone on their fraud reporting line. She confirmed that USPS will never EVER send a text like that, and they've been getting a TON of reports about similar messages.

[flame-resistant]

He felt sick. Why did you look at him like that? Why were you being so nice? Why weren't you scared of him like everyone else? It made his skin itch just enough; he needed it to stop.

Content: stalking, death threats, yandere

He remembered you well, the look you gave when you offered him the soda. How you said it was an extra by mistake, a kind gesture that just didn’t sit well with him. What was your game? Didn’t know who he was? Even if you didn’t, how could you not see he was bad news, how disgusting he looked. A bitter feeling entered his chest as Shigaraki watched you leave, off to do God knows what, just a stupid little civilian who didn’t know any better. You made him sick.

It didn’t take him long to find your social media, only a few days of trying to fish for information. The area the two of you met in was near a university, you looked about his age, so a student fit and damn was he correct. Even there you presented as this kind individual who could do no wrong. Helping with the needy and deprived like some saint, an obsessive thought edging its way into his mind. What would happen if someone made you snap? A grin crossed his dry lips as the bright screen created a halo around his thin figure, but he was far from angelic, and he was damned to prove you weren’t as well.

“Hey who is this loser posting hate comments in your posts?” A friend had asked after you received a few hate comments, while cyberbullying and trolling wasn’t a new topic, it was odd that your small blog would be hit. Shrugging your shoulders, eyes skimmed the words from the anonymous user: “fraud”, “die in a hole”, “you think this makes you good?”; it almost seemed this user was taking everything personal. Though you couldn’t figure out just what you did to them specifically. 

“It’s probably just someone mad and taking it out on random blogs, no? We never interacted before so we can’t possibly know each other. Look, we don't even follow the same accounts.” That was a good point, your friend mumbled in agreement. Perhaps it really just was some spam account, they only told you to be careful in case it got more extreme.

“Just be sure to take screenshots if they threaten you.”

And you did, the comments not stopping only growing by the hour. It got to the point you had to block the account, something you usually didn’t do but felt pressured due to the volume of spam comments and your friend saying they deserved it. A part of you was tempted to just reach out and ask what their problem was, an idea that was dropped when mentioned in your social group. Brows furrowed as the others called you too nice, that people don’t think like you, that some are just fucked up.

It seemed to be going well, after the block the hate comments stopped, and things started to go back into the boring norm of college classes and hanging out in your free time. A notification on your phone distracted you from the recent discussion with your study group. Blood leaving your being as you read the message sent to you, a new account, but the same words.

“Did you really think blocking me would help? I knew it, you’re just like the rest of the trash in this world. One day you’re going to wake up and everything around you is going to be dead, that goody-two-shoes attitude won’t be able to help you either. You’re all going to die and I’m going to do it.”

All attention was back on you when your phone dropped to the floor, your face pale from the feeling of anxiety growing inside you. Saying a quick “excuse me”, they watched you leave to the bathroom in a fit of paranoia. The mirror staring back at you showed a reflection that was never crossed before; widened eyes and mouth agape as you caught your breath. Mind raced with thoughts as you moved to check the stalls behind you, a breath of relief seeing that you were alone.

After the lovely encounter with your new pen pal, your friends convinced you to go to the police in hopes of finding the creep. Though it was shown they couldn’t pinpoint a good enough address, something about a VPN, your mind distracted by other things than computer tech. Looking out the window, every person became a possible threat. Was it the guy in the hoodie getting into a cab? Maybe the woman who was screaming at her phone while ordering a coffee. Your trust in humanity slowly dwindles, a hand on your shoulder breaking those negative thoughts as your friends give a few reassuring smiles. You weren’t fighting this by yourself, you had support.

Taking the police’s advice on blocking the account and switching your social to private, you had a bit more hope that maybe this would end. The small group headed back to your apartment as your friends discussed how crazy the person was. Your mind once more lost in thought on trying to figure out just what you did. The person said you were a goody-two-shoes, maybe they just meant your social media likes and posts, though something in your gut said it was more than just that. It was like they took your existence personally, as if you had truly offended them. A part of you wanted to at least try and apologize for whatever the fuck you did, but the other part knew it would anger the anon more. For now, you decided to push it aside, you did what you could.

Again, things seemed to be calming down, while it was frustrating to be on private, you knew you had to wait it out until things died down. A few weeks, maybe a month or two? God, you just wanted this to be over with, surely the person must have moved on by now, right? Someone couldn’t be that obsessed with freaking you out. So, after a month and a half you opened up your social to the public again. A few happy comments from some mutuals on seeing you back, glad to hear you were doing well. It felt good, almost therapeutic to have that control back. 

Another week and still no hate comments from random accounts, maybe they really did give up? You could be so hopeful. Checking your phone for a notification at the store entrance, you moved to place it back in your pocket before being hit by an oncoming person’s shoulder. A quick apology was sent their way as you fumbled with your phone from almost dropping it. Not receiving a reply, you figured the person was just in a rush. The dark hoodie blending in with a crowd of bystanders. Hearing your phone beep caused your eyes to leave the crowd and until the new notification. A simple sentence message from a new account: watch it.

“So, the creep really does know you? We need to go back to the police!” After the encounter, you booked it to your friend’s place, not feeling safe going shopping alone. Shaking your head, you knew it would be pointless. You didn’t get a good look at the person; from what you could see they looked male but that was just a hunch. The police would just shrug it off like they did before, not enough evidence did nothing to help them possibly hunt down a culprit. 

“They’ll just blow it off again, tell me to put my blog on private again. It was torture not getting to talk to my friends outside of our group, I don’t want to do it again.” 

“Yeah, but this creep saw you! They literally shoulder bumped you!

“But I didn’t see them.”

The two of you fell quiet, a huff from them knowing you were right despite how annoying and stressful the situation was. “So, the guy can just keep stalking you and the police won’t do shit, ridiculous.” 

It was, but it was also legal. An agreement came after this that you wouldn’t be left alone if it could be worked out. More eyes meant more chances of seeing who the guy was, which made sense. Part of you felt bad that your friends made sure to be around before and after your classes and even walking you home. They would reassure you it was fine, that they rather do this than hang up missing posters.

Every now and then a new message would surface from a new account, statements about what you were wearing, even pictures taken of yourself and your friends. Screenshots saved before blocking the next account. It was almost starting to feel normal, as if on cue you knew he would send you a new notification on the dot. And one of those days you finally felt bold, what could he do anyway, you weren’t alone so he couldn’t exactly hurt you, besides you almost wanted him to do something in public to put an end to this and call the police.

moth.eater sent: You should try the mountain dew, maybe it would give some spice to your lame life. netizen.55 sent: Why are you doing this? What did I even do to you? moth.eater sent: I just want to see you tick.

That was it, all he wanted was to piss you off? He was doing a shitty job at that, if anything he was just scaring you into a corner. A phrase you remembered from your psych class came back to your mind, anger was a secondary emotion usually from rejection or fear. This guy was trying to scare you to the point of anger, the thought alone didn’t settle well with you. That rush of adrenaline hitting you once more before you could rationalize your response.

netizen.55 sent: I’m not scared of you.

That seemed to do it, it was the first time he blocked you. A feeling of pride filled your lungs, it’s been a while since you felt this satisfied. You won this weird argument; the block proved it enough. He should leave you alone now. 

It itched; his skin never stopped burning despite how much he scratched. Red eyes stared through the screen; past the words you so bluntly wrote. You weren’t scared of him? Maybe not right now, but you would be. Every single person in this stupid world would be, sensei said so after all. The chair rolled back behind Shigaraki as he grabbed his old hoodie.

Final exams were nearing, but now that your number one hater had been leaving you alone it seemed less daunting. Your friends were even able to do their own things again which helped the guilt die down, no more being some protected being. Picking up the last textbook from the library, it was a straight direction back to your apartment. The time showed just past 7:15pm meaning a few hours of studying before crashing. Sounded like a good Thursday to you, especially with no notifications! A need to skip home almost overcame you, though the look of bystanders kept you in check.

With the apartment door shut and books tossed on the desk, it was time to get to work. Cracking your balcony door just a bit to let a breeze in, your eyes moved to observe the text. It was a relatively quiet night, not yet the weekend in which other college students would be howling below after a few drinks. Sometimes a police siren would go by, nothing too dangerous from the sounds of it, besides a few heroes were patrolling the area. Getting up to take a break, the clock now showing 8:43pm, it didn’t hit you how long you had been reading for. A hand moving to massage your face and wake up. One more hour you told yourself as you walked towards the kitchen for a drink.

Weird, did you leave the kitchen sink on? Brows furrowed as you tried to remember each step you made when you got home but couldn’t really focus due to being in a slight daze. Maybe you washed a dish and forgot to turn the faucet off. Shrugging it off, you turned the handle and moved to the fridge. Cold pizza and a few beers stared back at you, a mental note to get more groceries this weekend was made as you went back to the sink. Maybe past you knew what they were on about with the sink being on.

Cup in your hand, you stopped dead in your tracks, eyes widening from what was staring back at you. The hallway that faced the sink was empty, a window at the very back that usually helped you see what was going on in the dark apartment was now blocked by the figure. Red eyes stared back at your own, each step you took to move back was followed by another from the person.

“You said you weren’t scared of me; you look like everyone else who sees me.” The voice sounded scratched, like he hadn’t drunk anything in years, as if he was the embodiment of a desert. If it didn’t hit before, it hit now on who it was. Quick to run to the bathroom door, the closest one that would get you away from the stalker, you let out a strangled grunt when you were shoved against it instead. Face now pressed into the wood as the palm of his hand kept you in place. “I knew it, once that little facade breaks, you’re just as shitty as everyone else.”

“Let go!”

Not caring about the panic in your voice, you tried to turn around or at least get him to move, a “tsk” was heard as the hooded man showed you the cup you were once holding. Confusion turned into fear as the cup began to turn into dust just by his touch alone, a silent warning that you would be next if you kept it up. Still processing everything that was going on, the only question that could come to mind was asked, your nervous system in full overdrive with logic out the window. “Why?”

“I told you; I just want to see what’s under that mask. You should really think twice on who you offer free drinks to.” 

Darkness was the final reply you got, the world shutting down around you. If you survived this, you would keep the extra soda for yourself.

[footcabinet]

(regarding the US government)

I didn't know that the National Do Not Call registry was something that like anyone can sign up for

people who are fine with breaking the law can still try n robo-call/telemarket/scam you ofc but like registering one's phone number would stop all law-abiding telemarketers

and it's free, you jus gotta give em your phone number and email and then click the verification link in the email

and then if someone were to call you while you're on the do not call list, you can report them for federal fraud :0

I don't like the American govt but using them to get fewer robo calls doesn't seem like a bad thing ? (if I'm wrong tho, do tell)

[dertaglichedan]

AI tool that sounds like a grandmother created to waste phone scammers’ time

Phone giant O2 has created an AI tool that sounds like an elderly grandmother and will keep phone scammers on calls and away from the general public.

The company said it had created the so-called “scambaiter” tool in response to research which found that seven in 10 people wanted to get their own back on scammers, but did not want to waste their own time in doing so.

The firm said it had worked with leading scambaiters – people who take on and disrupt scammer networks – to get phone numbers linked to its AI tool, known as Daisy, added to known lists used by scammers to target vulnerable consumers, and had been given the voice of an elderly grandmother to play on scammer biases about older people.

It said the tool had been successful in keeping numerous scammers on calls for up to 40 minutes at a time and frustrated them with meandering stories and explanations about their tech use, as well as providing false personal information and made-up bank details.

O2 said that by tricking fraudsters into thinking they were scamming a real person, Daisy has prevented them from targeting real victims, but had also exposed the common tactics used so the firm can help customers better protect themselves.

Murray MacKenzie, director of fraud at Virgin Media O2, said: “We’re committed to playing our part in stopping the scammers, investing in everything from firewall technology to block out scam texts to AI-powered spam call detection to keep our customers safe.

“The newest member of our fraud-prevention team, Daisy, is turning the tables on scammers – outsmarting and outmanoeuvring them at their own cruel game simply by keeping them on the line.

[cilly-murphy]

Hey there, the sick cat post (pumpkinhalloween) is a scam. The blog is very young and using stolen information. This is a very common scam on tumblr.

Donation scams on Tumblr are usually:

- Very young (their oldest post is Aug. 4). They have a few posts to seem legitimate but always scroll down and see if you get to the bottom within a minute.

- Request that users send money through Friends and Family (this prevents refunds and fraud protection)

- Reblog most posts from the source/op (they just go through common tags and don’t genuinely follow anyone)

- Will send users asks requesting that they support their fundraiser (obviously not everyone is a scam, but I have NEVER seen a spam asker who looked legitimate)

The blog Kyra45 posts an lot of good info and call outs on scams. If you delete the reblog, please remember to report OP for phishing or spam as well

thank you for letting me know anon, i blocked op and will delete the post

[cybersecuritynews2]

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VPN

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[alekminecraft]

You can report a violation of your voting rights and voting fraud! You can fill out the below form or call 1-800-253-3931

Contact your state election office, a local FBI office. The below link has more resources:

And if you haven't directly been impacted, don't spam these. We want these claims and reports to be genuine, so that an investigation can begin and not have any blocks.

Instead, share this! Let those truly impacted know what they can do for their voices to be heard! If we're loud enough someone will have to listen.

PROOF IN CASE YOU NEED IT

[throughtheleash]

📞 AI to Stop Robocalls and Scams: Securing Your Phone from Fraud 🤖

In today's world, robocalls and scam attempts have become a frustrating and often dangerous nuisance. These calls not only waste time but also pose risks of fraud and financial losses. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) — a powerful tool now helping to combat robocalls and scams, providing users with a safer communication experience.

How AI Tackles Scam Calls:

By analyzing call patterns and behaviors, AI-powered tools can differentiate legitimate calls from potential scams, helping users avoid unwanted interruptions and protecting them from fraud attempts.

Key Features of AI Anti-Scam Solutions:

Call Screening: AI systems flag suspicious calls based on patterns and known scam databases, allowing users to decide whether to answer or ignore.

Spam Call Blocking: These tools automatically block calls from numbers identified as spam or fraudulent, ensuring your peace of mind.

Voice Analysis: AI can analyze the tone and speech patterns of callers, detecting robotic or scripted calls.

Real-Time Alerts: Users receive notifications about potential scam attempts, empowering them to take immediate action.

Benefits of AI in Preventing Robocalls and Scams:

Reduced exposure to phishing attempts and fraudulent schemes.

Peace of mind, knowing your phone is protected by advanced technology.

Time saved by avoiding unnecessary calls.

Mohammad Alothman and AI Tech Solutions On AI Leading the Charge Against Scams

Mohammad Alothman and his team at AI Tech Solutions are big fans of this revolution, developing advanced AI systems that help users combat the growing threat of robocalls and scams. By combining cutting-edge technology with user-friendly interfaces, their tools ensure a safer communication experience for everyone.

Take control of your phone calls and protect yourself from fraud. With the advancements made possible by AI — and innovators like Mohammad Alothman and AI Tech Solutions — robocalls and scams could soon be a thing of the past.

Protect Yourself Today:

Install AI-Powered Call Blocking Apps: Safeguard your phone from scam calls.

Report Suspicious Numbers: Contribute to the databases that help others avoid scams.

Stay Updated: Educate yourself about new scam tactics and how AI combats them.

[creshunalexandriaraleigh]

📞 AI to Stop Robocalls and Scams: Securing Your Phone from Fraud 🤖

In today's world, robocalls and scam attempts have become a frustrating and often dangerous nuisance. These calls not only waste time but also pose risks of fraud and financial losses. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) — a powerful tool now helping to combat robocalls and scams, providing users with a safer communication experience.

How AI Tackles Scam Calls:

By analyzing call patterns and behaviors, AI-powered tools can differentiate legitimate calls from potential scams, helping users avoid unwanted interruptions and protecting them from fraud attempts.

Key Features of AI Anti-Scam Solutions:

Call Screening: AI systems flag suspicious calls based on patterns and known scam databases, allowing users to decide whether to answer or ignore.

Spam Call Blocking: These tools automatically block calls from numbers identified as spam or fraudulent, ensuring your peace of mind.

Voice Analysis: AI can analyze the tone and speech patterns of callers, detecting robotic or scripted calls.

Real-Time Alerts: Users receive notifications about potential scam attempts, empowering them to take immediate action.

Benefits of AI in Preventing Robocalls and Scams:

Reduced exposure to phishing attempts and fraudulent schemes.

Peace of mind, knowing your phone is protected by advanced technology.

Time saved by avoiding unnecessary calls.

Mohammad Alothman and AI Tech Solutions On AI Leading the Charge Against Scams

Mohammad Alothman and his team at AI Tech Solutions are big fans of this revolution, developing advanced AI systems that help users combat the growing threat of robocalls and scams. By combining cutting-edge technology with user-friendly interfaces, their tools ensure a safer communication experience for everyone.

Take control of your phone calls and protect yourself from fraud. With the advancements made possible by AI — and innovators like Mohammad Alothman and AI Tech Solutions — robocalls and scams could soon be a thing of the past.

Protect Yourself Today:

Install AI-Powered Call Blocking Apps: Safeguard your phone from scam calls.

Report Suspicious Numbers: Contribute to the databases that help others avoid scams.

Stay Updated: Educate yourself about new scam tactics and how AI combats them.

[hindustanmorning]

The government's fraud detection system blocks 1.35 million calls every day, saving Rs 2,500 crore in public assets. Scindia

The government’s technical infrastructure successfully blocks 1.35 million fraudulent calls per day, protecting assets worth Rs 2,500 crore, according to Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia.  In an interview with PTI, Scindia noted that the majority of spam calls come from offshore servers, and the government’s systems have been extremely effective in stopping these fraudulent…

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] By Anjali Sharma NEW YORK – Indian government on Wednesday announced a new spam-tracking system to identify and block incoming international calls posing as Indian phone numbers. The system was made operational and within 24 hours of operation, about 1.35 crore or 90 per cent from all the incoming international calls with Indian phone numbers were identified as spoofed calls and blocked by telecom service providers from reaching Indian telecom subscribers. Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said this is another government effort towards building a safe digital space and protecting citizens from cyber- crime at the launch of the ‘International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System’. Indian telecom subscribers should see a significant reduction in such spoofed calls with +91 numbers with implementation of this system. Cyber criminals have been committing crimes by making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers (+91). These calls appear to be originating within India but are actually being made from abroad by manipulating the calling line identity or commonly known as phone number. These spoofed calls have been used for financial scams, impersonating government officials and creating panic. There have also been cases of cyber-crime threatening disconnection of mobile numbers by DoT/TRAI officials, fake digital arrests, drugs/narcotics in courier, impersonation as police officials, arrest in sex racket etc. The Department of Communications and TSPs have collaborated and devised a system to identify and block such incoming international spoofed calls from reaching the Indian telecom subscribers. “Despite such best efforts, there could be cases where fraudsters succeed through other means. For such calls, you can help by reporting such suspected fraud communications at Chakshu facility on Sanchar Saathi,” said the government. It concluded that the step by DoT to protect citizens from cyber frauds as the system identifies and blocks the incoming international calls. The post New spam tracking system blocks global calls posing as India phone numbers appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] By Anjali Sharma NEW YORK – Indian government on Wednesday announced a new spam-tracking system to identify and block incoming international calls posing as Indian phone numbers. The system was made operational and within 24 hours of operation, about 1.35 crore or 90 per cent from all the incoming international calls with Indian phone numbers were identified as spoofed calls and blocked by telecom service providers from reaching Indian telecom subscribers. Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said this is another government effort towards building a safe digital space and protecting citizens from cyber- crime at the launch of the ‘International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System’. Indian telecom subscribers should see a significant reduction in such spoofed calls with +91 numbers with implementation of this system. Cyber criminals have been committing crimes by making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers (+91). These calls appear to be originating within India but are actually being made from abroad by manipulating the calling line identity or commonly known as phone number. These spoofed calls have been used for financial scams, impersonating government officials and creating panic. There have also been cases of cyber-crime threatening disconnection of mobile numbers by DoT/TRAI officials, fake digital arrests, drugs/narcotics in courier, impersonation as police officials, arrest in sex racket etc. The Department of Communications and TSPs have collaborated and devised a system to identify and block such incoming international spoofed calls from reaching the Indian telecom subscribers. “Despite such best efforts, there could be cases where fraudsters succeed through other means. For such calls, you can help by reporting such suspected fraud communications at Chakshu facility on Sanchar Saathi,” said the government. It concluded that the step by DoT to protect citizens from cyber frauds as the system identifies and blocks the incoming international calls. The post New spam tracking system blocks global calls posing as India phone numbers appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

[systemtek]

BT’s new home phone scam protection service stops 20.1 million scam and spam attempts in first 4 months

BT’s new Enhanced Call Protect on Digital Voice has successfully blocked more than 2,430,000 scam and identified 17,700,000 spam calls to landlines since the new scam protection service from Hiya was introduced in May. Digital Voice is BT’s home phone service, powered by broadband, which includes an AI powered tool that monitors incoming calls and will notify the user of any suspected spam calls. With machine learning, Hiya is able to improve its scam detection and protection the more malicious calls it encounters – in one day blocking more than 46,500 scam calls. According to data from Hiya, UK residents received an average of 3 spam calls per month from January to June this year, with 28% of all unknown calls flagged as spam. This equates to approximately 195 million spam calls per month. 2.5 million BT customers already receive the new call vetting service, a benefit of migrating to Digital Voice. This figure is set to double as more customers upgrade to digital landlines, and BT expects to block more than 1.5 million scam calls monthly once all customers have moved over to Digital Voice. On receiving a potential spam call, customers see a visual warning on their landline phone display, saying, “Nuisance?”. They have a choice to reject or accept an inbound call that is flagged as a spam call. Scam calls are automatically diverted to a customer’s junk voicemail, protecting them from the threat of scammers. Any call from a registered business will have their name displayed to verify it as genuine. Overall, the service gives Digital Voice customers peace of mind and enhanced protection from scam and spam calls. Any customer can potentially fall victim to voice scams known as ‘vishing’ where fraudsters attempt to collect personal data over the phone. These types of scams are becoming more and more popular with scammers making unsolicited calls masquerading as an organisation that people know and trust. Their aim is to harvest personal data such as bank details or account passwords and use these to exploit consumers. Lucy Baker MBE, BT Consumer’s All-IP Director said: “Our top priority is ensuring our customers feel secure and confident when using our services. This new Hiya technology is now integrated with Digital Voice and is proving to be incredibly effective at stopping scam calls. We remain committed to protecting customers during the switch to digital landlines.” Alex Algard, CEO of Hiya added: "We're thrilled to be supporting BT in its mission to shield users from unwanted calls. It’s great to see that our technology has successfully blocked fraud and spam calls, which will in turn give customers the confidence to answer their phones and engage in meaningful conversations without the interruption of unwanted disturbances. This progress underscores our dedication to enhancing digital safety and improving the user experience." BT has made significant progress rolling out Digital Voice across the country as the UK moves from analogue to digital landlines. This once in a generation upgrade aims to future proof the UK’s landlines and to replace outdated technology. BT has embarked on extensive community outreach, visiting 340 towns and cities across the UK, reaching 30% of the nation’s urban areas. Enhanced Call Protect is included as a free service for Digital Voice customers on their BT home phone plan. Given the rising number of malicious calls, BT advises customers to remain vigilant. Tips to avoid scams include: - If you receive a suspicious call, put the phone down and call back on a trusted number to verify the call - If you mistakenly give a caller your bank account details, contact your bank immediately. - If you receive a suspicious call, report the call to us here. - Block any suspicious numbers after you have reported them. Remember: - Take a moment to stop and think. Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true or is suspicious, there’s probably a catch - Don’t stay on the phone unless you’re 100% sure the caller is genuine - Don’t give away any of your personal details or give anyone access to your computer BT is committed to protecting our customers from the threat of scams and encouraging them to remain vigilant of malicious calls. Customers already benefit from an AI network level firewall that detects inbound calls from international locations using a UK number for scam purposes. This blocks millions of calls from fraudsters reaching our customers and those on other networks every year. Read the full article

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Who is this phone number UK

Receiving a call from an unknown number can be frustrating, especially if it keeps happening. Whether you’re dealing with telemarketers, scammers, or unknown contacts, knowing who called you can provide peace of mind. In this guide, we’ll explore top phone lookup tools, free methods, and tips to help you identify who’s behind those mysterious calls.

Quick Look at Top UK Phone Lookup Tools

Here’s a quick comparison of the best phone lookup tools available in 2024:

These tools offer different functionalities depending on your needs, from identifying spam callers to conducting more in-depth background checks or fraud detection.

How to Find Out Who Called Me From This Phone Number UK

If you’re receiving calls from unknown numbers, these UK phone lookup tools can help you identify who’s calling. Here’s a detailed look at five popular methods:

a. Who Called Me

Who-called.co.uk is a UK-based service that helps users identify unknown numbers by collecting user reports. It’s simple to use and crowdsources data to provide insights about potential spam callers or legitimate businesses.

Pros: Free and user-friendly, with extensive user reports.

Cons: Limited information for less-reported numbers or private lines.

b. Phonely

Phonely is another powerful UK-based tool for reverse phone lookups. It offers basic reports on callers, including possible social media profiles, call duration, and user comments.

Pros: Offers basic background checks.

Cons: Premium features are behind a paywall.

c. IPQS

IPQS is known for its fraud detection capabilities. It helps identify potential spam calls, scams, and fraudulent activity by analyzing phone number reputation.

Pros: Excellent for fraud detection and spam prevention.

Cons: Mostly geared toward businesses, with high monthly fees.

d. Truecaller

Truecaller is a globally recognized phone lookup tool. It provides caller ID, spam warnings, and allows users to block unwanted calls.

Pros: Highly reliable, easy to use, and free.

Cons: Limited information on private or lesser-known numbers.

e. 192.com

192.com is a well-established UK tool that offers comprehensive background checks, including phone numbers, addresses, and business information.

Pros: Detailed reports on businesses and individuals.

Cons: Full access requires a paid subscription.

Each of these tools has its strengths, and the right one depends on your specific needs, whether that’s identifying spam callers, conducting background checks, or preventing fraud.

How to Find Out Who is Calling Me from This Number for Free

If you don’t want to pay for a phone lookup service, there are a few free methods you can use to identify unknown callers:

a. Google

Simply type the phone number into Google’s search bar. Many times, unknown numbers may be associated with online business listings, spam reports, or personal profiles. Pros: Free, quick search. Cons: Not always accurate, especially for private numbers.

b. Reddit

Reddit has many forums (or subreddits) like r/WhoCalledMe where users discuss unknown callers. You can search the number directly or ask the community for advice. Pros: Community-driven insights. Cons: Results may vary depending on the number of users discussing the number.

c. WhitePages

WhitePages offers a free UK people search option where you can enter a phone number and get basic information, such as the caller’s location and service provider. Pros: Free basic details. Cons: Limited unless you upgrade to the paid version.

Conclusion

Whether you’re getting unknown calls from telemarketers or want to reconnect with an old friend, there are plenty of ways to identify who’s calling. From free methods like Google and Reddit to advanced phone lookup tools, you have options to quickly and effectively find out who’s on the other end of the line.