Despite being cautious about AI usage and new types of fraud, many people still fall victim to scams. Therefore, the need for apps like Truecaller to protect against scam calls is increasing day by day. Fraud using the names of close people is now happening frequently. So this time, Truecaller has arranged protection for the entire family.
This family protection feature can be quite effective. The most tech-savvy person in the family can create a group of up to five people and activate this facility. This way, the entire group can stay within the same digital shield and help prevent each other's fraud.
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Shared alerts and blocklists to help families stay protected together
The app has added a bunch of features including shared block-listed numbers for everyone, and the ability to remotely disconnect scam calls even if someone accidentally picks up such a call. However, there's no surveillance in the name of preventing scams. Group members will not be able to see each other's personal data or call lists. Many of the aforementioned facilities are available even in the free version.
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As a result of this service, elderly family members or those less skilled in technology will also be much more secure. Warning messages will be received in advance when any suspicious number calls. This will reduce the possibility of falling into fraud traps. Additionally, users will be able to change settings according to their needs.
However, according to experts, it's important to stay alert rather than relying solely on the app. Not sharing personal information with unknown numbers is the easiest way to stay safe.
