Spam call-blocking service a hit in South Africa

[Newsfeed]

Spam call-blocking service a hit in South Africa

 

[GreGorGy]

Spam call-blocking service a hit in South Africa

The Truecaller app, which boasts 250 million users worldwide, identifies and block spammers – and identifies the caller ID of private numbers.

It does? So instead of Private Number it shows the actual number? Or is this sentence poorly worded?

 

[Lord Farquart]

Best thing since sliced bread. That and Adblock for websites.

 

[Craig_]

It does? So instead of Private Number it shows the actual number? Or is this sentence poorly worded?

I have true caller, it does not show private numbers.

 

[Lord Farquart]

It does? So instead of Private Number it shows the actual number? Or is this sentence poorly worded?

Badly worded by staff writer. It will identify people that are not part of your contacts, if they are on the Truecaller database. I still get "Private Number" calls, but do not even answer those. If the companies want to hide their identity, then they are not worth dealing with.

 

[GreGorGy]

I thought as much - so poorly worded.

 

[Randux]

It does block private numbers. I've seen it notify me that that it blocked a spam number that was hidden.

 

[Lord Farquart]

I thought as much - so poorly worded.

Sometimes I wish they would read their own articles, or get them proofread.

 

[Praemon]

Looking at Truecaller on the iOS app store, is there no free version? R12.99 per month or R114.99 per year are the only options?

 

[Napalm2880]

Looking at Truecaller on the iOS app store, is there no free version? R12.99 per month or R114.99 per year are the only options?

It's free on iOS last I checked.

 

[Tinuva]

Looking at Truecaller on the iOS app store, is there no free version? R12.99 per month or R114.99 per year are the only options?

Its free. Those prices are if you want it to be ad-free.

 

[Lord Farquart]

Looking at Truecaller on the iOS app store, is there no free version? R12.99 per month or R114.99 per year are the only options?

Free on Android, with the option to go Pro.

 

[Death_By_Ebola]

Truecaller is a battery hog. My AV package has a feature to drop all numbers which are not in my contacts list. Perfect for me.

 

[backstreetboy]

Truecaller is a battery hog. My AV package has a feature to drop all numbers which are not in my contacts list. Perfect for me.

Don't have that problem.

 

[system32]

Works a charm blocks SABC and ETOLL SMS's

 

[Absinth]

Works a charm blocks SABC and ETOLL SMS's

 

[D tj]

I'm on an iphone so can't speak for any other phone, but I added to my contact list: Spam1, Spam2 etc.
ANY unwanted/ unsolicited number via a call or sms, I first block, then add to one of my Spam contacts.
They are filled up fast, but now much quieter.
I really don't want any apps getting into my contacts.
If i can do without an app, great...keep things as simple as possible.

 

[Tpex]

Badly worded by staff writer. It will identify people that are not part of your contacts, if they are on the Truecaller database. I still get "Private Number" calls, but do not even answer those. If the companies want to hide their identity, then they are not worth dealing with.

True that, and it has an option to auto-block private and "unkown" numbers as well.
In my opinion, if it is a legitimate call, they will leave a voice mail.

 

[supersunbird]

I signed up to DMASAs opt out and do not really get spam calls luckily, so no true caller on phone. I use the truecaller website to investigate numbers and to name "prankster" Africans that call me as "Prankster".

 

[SlowInternet]

Also have Truecaller and it doesn't show the actual number for private numbers