Really happy about it
Truecaller has relieved me from all the scam callers that call repeatedly. I have got scam after scam call for years. But with Truecaller I can finally stop getting repeated calls from the same person. If I wish to know if someone is a scam caller I can type their number in too. Usually it will say scam caller and tell you want they want. I would highly recommend it. It is affordable and gets better constantly.
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Increased Spam/Robo Calls
My number is registered under the National Do Not Call list so I rarely used to receive spam, marketing or calls (switchboard) calls. However, since installing and using this app, I’ve gotten at least one spam call per day — sometimes three. After some investigating, I read other app users are having a similar experience regarding this app’s privacy policy. It’s almost as if the app is catering to spammers by providing them with your info.
Also, this app only allows you to search numbers after a call or text. It’s not preventive. It does provide some names but most of the time, it doesn’t. Most people are able to self identify with these apps so the results will be whatever information a person has volunteered, which may not necessarily be their legal or government name (i.e., “Mr. L”). Use with caution.
Also, this app only allows you to search numbers after a call or text. It’s not preventive. It does provide some names but most of the time, it doesn’t. Most people are able to self identify with these apps so the results will be whatever information a person has volunteered, which may not necessarily be their legal or government name (i.e., “Mr. L”). Use with caution.
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Problem initializing
Just comes up with error
Useless. And here is why (read below)
This app doesnt identify spammers in real time. It simply creates contact in your phone named SPAM with some north american numbers inside which known as 100% SPAM or telemarketing.
However, the chance that you will receive call from any of those numbers is 0%. You will be spammed and called mostly by telemarketers in your area.
What you can do is to create contact named SPAM yourself and add any spammer/telemarketer there manually every time you receive such call. And if you add that contact to block list (thats the feature of iOS), any call from spammers will go to voicemail automatically.
Now regarding $19.99 premium subscription. That is useless too. Most spam calls will come from private cell phone or voip numbers. So search will only show you what city is call coming from and who is phone provider. That is it. No names, addresses or any other useful info (unless that person uses this app too and filled description about himself). You can find that information yourself simply googling that number.
However, the chance that you will receive call from any of those numbers is 0%. You will be spammed and called mostly by telemarketers in your area.
What you can do is to create contact named SPAM yourself and add any spammer/telemarketer there manually every time you receive such call. And if you add that contact to block list (thats the feature of iOS), any call from spammers will go to voicemail automatically.
Now regarding $19.99 premium subscription. That is useless too. Most spam calls will come from private cell phone or voip numbers. So search will only show you what city is call coming from and who is phone provider. That is it. No names, addresses or any other useful info (unless that person uses this app too and filled description about himself). You can find that information yourself simply googling that number.
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No longer effective
I have used Truecaller for the past 3 years. It was great at identifying mystery numbers, especially those reported by other users as spam. It was integrated into my phone, stopping blocked calls before they rang. And the database updated quickly every time the app was opened. Deservedly, it was picked up by reviewers as an effective tool. But for the last 5 mont, the app has been totally useless. It does not update its database on opening, and updating it manually is very, very slow. It rarely finds the numbers calling me and no longer blocks them. Short story is that it was once a 5-star app and now is a 2-star app. I'm moving on to something else. What happened, Truecaller - did fame go to your head?
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you must shut down this app, **NOW**
this app steals people’s contacts and uploads them to their servers for other people to look them up without permission.
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This app used to be good. Before when you copy number to search, it will automatically ask you to paste and search it. After some kind of update on the app this feature has stopped working and you will have to copy and paste then search manually. In addition they won’t find the name for the number you searching for like they do before. It’s kind of annoying. I wish they bring back the old version.
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Sketchy privacy policy! Ironic given the nature of the app.
Truecaller is actually an Indian company or at least they funnel your data through an Indian she'll company if you are a non EU user. I'm guessing this let's them do sketchier things with the data they collect when you install this app like your contact info and the people in your phone book etc. Their privacy policy also says they will use your contact info to send you targeted advertisements etc. Kind of ironic given this app is supposed to help protect your privacy and reduce spam calls. Just goes to show you never know what you're getting until you read the rules. Surprised apple allows this on the app store. Cue: defensive response from developer in 3..2..1..
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Thanks
Good
Truecaller App
I am unable to access Apps etc after changing my Password etc with the Visa Card etc many times to update etc? I did ring Apple for Help last week, thought the problem was fixed but still reoccurring etc. Customer Service is difficult for older people with limited technology experience etc so all this is causing almost as much stress as the multiple Scammers etc! It has been quite a good App to have but will have to reconsider updates of most of the Apps etc. Julie Ranger 🌏📱
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