Kill WhatsApp spam courtesy Truecaller soon

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WhatsApp spam is a big and frustrating problem, but now, TrueCaller is rushing to the rescue of users.

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Spam is not just an annoyance, it also leads to fraud.

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In India, users get about 17 spam calls per month on average, Truecaller had reported in 2021.

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WhatsApp users will soon get Truecaller caller identification service on their app to sort out spam.

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Even other messaging apps will get it in order to spot potential spam calls.

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This WhatsApp-Truecaller feature is in beta phase.

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The service will be rolled out globally later in May, Truecaller CEO Alan Mamedi told Reuters.

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The problem has acquired huge proportions in India.

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In fact, the telecom regulator has ordered telcos like Jio and Airtel to start blocking telemarketing calls.

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They are expected to do so by rolling out artificial intelligence filters. Truecaller is in discussions with them to provide such a service.