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TRAI to relieve Jio, Airtel, BSNL users with new DND app to combat spam calls

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has decided to provide relief to 1.2 billion mobile users in the country by addressing the issue of fake calls. A new Do-Not-Disturb app is set to be introduced, which will empower users to block unwanted commercial calls and messages on their phones. The telecom regulator has asked all stakeholders to assess the technical …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Say goodbye to Spam Calls and SMS on your Jio number: Know-how?

India TV News

Over the period, spam calls and fake SMS have been bothering millions of mobile users in the country. Relief from Spam Calls and SMS 49 for Jio users Reliance Jio has introduced an easy way to tackle spam calls and messages for network users. The MyJio app will now include a service to block spam calls and messages while ensuring …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

X implements limited replies for verified users to combat spam

India TV News

In yet another bid to sanitise X social media platform, Elon Musk on Sunday announced that users can now limit replies only to verified users to avoid spam and bots. When a user posted a new X tool that “limit replies to verified users” only to prevent spam in the comment section, the tech billionaire replied: “This will improve the …

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9 months ago

Truecaller launches AI-backed spam blocking feature. Here's how it works

Live Mint

Truecaller has launched a new AI-powered feature that allows users to get rid of spam calls. According to a report by TechCrunch, the new feature will block all calls that the AI considers to be spam, even if they are not listed in the company's database. Notably, the new feature is only available to Truecaller Premium users on Android, as …

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1 year ago

Blocking and reporting spam: A step-by-step guide for Google Messages

India TV News

Reporting spam messages might seem like a hassle, but it's more than just a task—it's an important step in keeping harmful content at bay. When you report spam, you're not just dealing with an annoyance; you're helping platforms like Google filter out future spam messages, shielding you and other users from phishing scams, malware, and unwanted solicitations. Important Tips You …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Users can block unknown callers, including people and businesses: Meta VP for India

The Hindu

While customers shopping on WhatsApp cannot leave reviews of companies which are using the business version of the app, shoppers can block unknown callers or talk to Meta Verified businesses for security, said Meta’s VP for India, Sandhya Devanathan, on September 20. The answer came in response to The Hindu’s question about whether Meta plans to let users post reviews …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Spam donates 5 truckloads of beloved canned meat in response to Maui fire

CNN

CNN — The makers of Spam, saying that their “special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades,” have donated over 264,000 cans to aid the disaster-relief efforts on Maui, the company said in a press release. “Three truckloads of Spam products are on their way to the impacted areas with two more trucks following,” Hormel Foods, the company that owns …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Truecaller for iPhone: how to set up and ignore unwanted scam calls

India Today

Scam calls and messages are on the rise in India. If you are also using an iPhone, here is a step by step guide to set up Truecaller on your phone and ignore unwanted scam calls. Block and report unwanted calls on Truecaller When you receive an unwanted call that Truecaller identifies as spam or a scam, you can block …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Truecaller will now help detect spam WhatsApp calls and messages: here is how

India Today

Online scams are on the rise in India. However, to combat the rising WhatsApp scams, Truecaller has joined hands with Meta to help users identify and block spam messages on the platform. The caller ID and spam blocking software- Truecallers is planning to make its caller identification service available over WhatsApp and other messaging apps to help users spot potential …

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1 year, 7 months ago

New rule for incoming calling and messages starting today, brings relief from spam calls

India Today

If you are tired of receiving unwanted calls and messages from unknown numbers, you may soon get some relief. According to media reports, the new rules released by TRAI require telecom companies such as Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea and BSNL to use artificial intelligence spam filters for their call and SMS services. According to a previous report by Outlook, TRAI …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Trai to nudge telcos on spam

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is all set to nudge all telecom companies to stop unsolicited calls. The watchdog is expected to meet service providers on March 27 and will push them to implement artificial intelligence and machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques and block-chain technology to reduce unsolicited calls. Vaghela would hold a meeting with all …

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1 year, 9 months ago

The FCC is cracking down on scammy robotexts. What that means for you

LA Times

A new FCC rule should prevent more of these kinds of spam text messages from reaching your phone. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a rule that requires mobile phone companies to block texts that are “highly likely to be illegal.” That includes texts from spoofed or non-working numbers, which spammers frequently rely on for their bulk messages. Once …

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1 year, 9 months ago

How to block spam emails on Gmail with a simple trick

India Today

Spam or unwanted emails are irritating and can clog up your inbox, or make you miss out on some important emails. How to use Gmail filters to detect spam emails - Open Gmail and search for unsubscribe emails in the search box. - Choose the action you want to take for future spam emails, such as "Delete it," "Mark as …

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1 year, 9 months ago

How to block spam calls and enable DND on Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-idea in simple steps

India Today

Telemarketing and spam calls can be irritating and often waste your time, especially when you are busy in a meeting or waiting for some important call. Well to help you with that, The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has a special service to permanently block spam calls. TRAI has started the National Customer Preference Register, formerly the National Do Not …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Tired of spam calls? here are 5 ways to get rid of unwanted calls at once

India Today

No one likes spam or marketing calls. Register on National Do Not Call Registry Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has launched The National Customer Preference Register, formerly known as the National Do Not Call Registry, to help individuals block unwanted spam calls. Activate DND through your telecom operator You can also block spam calls by activating DND through your telecom …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Getting Spam Calls? Google Will Now Help You Block Them: Here’s How

News 18

Spam calls can be annoying, especially when you are expecting an important and you hear an automated caller selling products to you. The search giant is adding a suspected caller alert feature on Google Voice which as the name suggests will warn users that they are getting a spam call. Google’s feature means that users have the power to alert …

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2 years, 1 month ago

This New Microsoft Security Feature Promises To Block Spam Attacks

News 18

Microsoft has rolled out a new feature to its multi-factor authentication app, Microsoft Authenticator, to prevent spam attacks. According to ZDNet, the company has rolled out ‘number matching’ in push notifications which will help prevent MFA attacks that rely on push notification spam. When ‘number matching’ is enabled, the Authenticator app asks the user to enter the number shown on …

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2 years, 3 months ago

How to block spam emails from your Gmail inbox- Tips

India TV News

If you are a Gmail user, then deleting spam must have been a part of your life. Here are a few steps to clear the inbox and have a smooth Gmail experience: Image Source : GMAILGmail Unsubscribe the emails from a particular sender Log in to Gmail Select all spam emails which you would like to unsubscribe from Click on …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk seeks to block Twitter request for fast-track trial

Live Mint

Elon Musk Twitter deal: Tesla CEO filed a motion on Friday opposing Twitter Inc's request to fast-track a trial over his plan to terminate his $44 billion deal for the social media firm. Musk's lawyers, in papers filed with the Delaware Chancery Court, said Twitter's "unjustifiable request" to rush the merger case to trial in two months should be rejected. …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Your phone just got more protection against spam calls. But it’s not safe yet

LA Times

The FCC took a step Thursday to try to cut down on robocalls, but some loopholes for spammers remain. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission took another step to identify and potentially block spam calls, closing one of the big loopholes in its enforcement efforts. It’s good news for people tired of getting calls from “Spam Likely.” But that doesn’t …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Telstra rolls out SMS scam filter in response to surge in dodgy mobile phone texts

ABC

Telstra is responding to a surge in scam messages on its network with a filter designed to block the texts before they reach mobile devices. Key points: Losses from SMS scams have increased 421 per cent in the past year Telecoms providers have been under increasing pressure from government to take action Telstra's system works like an email spam filter, …

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3 years, 6 months ago

How to block emails on Outlook, check here

India Today

Microsoft Outlook is an email software set up that allows users to send and receive email on their devices. Step 3: Now from the top toolbar, select Junk then tap on Block or Spam, and Select OK. If you're still receiving email in your Inbox from a sender you blocked, see Receiving email from blocked senders in Outlook.com. How to …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Truecaller filters spam messages, allows better call detection for iPhone users

India Today

Truecaller has brought in two essential updates for iPhone users. Truecaller has also revamped its caller ID and spam call detection feature on iPhone. Various bug fixes for spam call detection," Truecaller's changelog for version 11.12 reads. Truecaller in a separate report revealed that its users in India receive 9.7 billion spam calls and 8.5 billion spam SMS. The Swedish …

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6 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp to Implement 'Forwarded Message' Feature to Combat Spam

The Quint

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called 'Forwarded Message' to help users identify and avoid spam messages. This feature will appear on top of every message that is forwarded from another group or from one of the members in the same chat group. When a message is forwarded a lot of times, the label on the bubble will appear, indicating …

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TRAI to relieve Jio, Airtel, BSNL users with new DND app to combat spam calls

Say goodbye to Spam Calls and SMS on your Jio number: Know-how?

X implements limited replies for verified users to combat spam

Truecaller launches AI-backed spam blocking feature. Here's how it works

Blocking and reporting spam: A step-by-step guide for Google Messages

Users can block unknown callers, including people and businesses: Meta VP for India

Spam donates 5 truckloads of beloved canned meat in response to Maui fire

Truecaller for iPhone: how to set up and ignore unwanted scam calls

Truecaller will now help detect spam WhatsApp calls and messages: here is how

New rule for incoming calling and messages starting today, brings relief from spam calls

Trai to nudge telcos on spam

The FCC is cracking down on scammy robotexts. What that means for you

How to block spam emails on Gmail with a simple trick

How to block spam calls and enable DND on Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-idea in simple steps

Tired of spam calls? here are 5 ways to get rid of unwanted calls at once

Getting Spam Calls? Google Will Now Help You Block Them: Here’s How

This New Microsoft Security Feature Promises To Block Spam Attacks

How to block spam emails from your Gmail inbox- Tips

Elon Musk seeks to block Twitter request for fast-track trial

Your phone just got more protection against spam calls. But it’s not safe yet

Telstra rolls out SMS scam filter in response to surge in dodgy mobile phone texts

How to block emails on Outlook, check here

Truecaller filters spam messages, allows better call detection for iPhone users

WhatsApp to Implement 'Forwarded Message' Feature to Combat Spam