Spam Blocking with Truecaller

Q: Steps to Enable Caller ID and Spam Protection on the App for Android and IOS

Android: Enable Caller ID and spam identification from Truecaller Settings 1. On your device, open the Truecaller app 2. Click on the profile icon in the top left corner > Settings > Caller ID 3. Click on Enable button in the Troubleshoot Caller ID section 4. Select Truecaller Enable Caller ID and spam identification from device settings 1. On your device, navigate to Android Settings > Apps > Default apps 2. Select Caller ID and spam app 3. Select Truecaller IOS To protect yourself from Spam Calls on IOS please make sure that Truecaller has all Call Blocking and identification permissions: To Enable head over to iPhone settings Select Phone Select Call blocking and identification Turn on all the switches for Truecaller as indicated

Spam Call Identification and Blocking

Identify and block unwanted spam calls easily with Truecaller. You can manage your block list or activate auto-block.

Fraud Detection of SMS

Suspicious messages get flagged in red with our SMS fraud detection, alerting you to exercise caution.

Block Top Spammers

Truecaller refreshes its spam lists daily to block calls from the most notorious spammers in your area.

Create your Block List

Truecaller gives you control over who calls & texts you — block specific phone numbers, country codes, SMS senders, and more!

Global Community-based Spam Detection

With 425 million users globally, Truecaller empowers users to identify and mark spammers for community protection.

Block Non-Phonebook Numbers

Block all numbers that are not in your contacts. This way, you only receive calls from people you know.

Manage Block Settings

Reject a call either by letting the app auto-block spammers or let the spam call ring silently.

Spam Statistics

Truecaller doesn’t just block spammers, it lets you analyze their calling habits too, like recent call counts, spam reports, and so much more!

Spam Call Identification and Blocking
Identify and block unwanted spam calls easily with Truecaller. You can manage your block list or activate auto-block.
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Fraud Detection of SMS
Suspicious messages get flagged in red with our SMS fraud detection, alerting you to exercise caution.
Block Top Spammers
Truecaller refreshes its spam lists daily to block calls from the most notorious spammers in your area.
Create your Block List
Truecaller gives you control over who calls & texts you — block specific phone numbers, country codes, SMS senders, and more!
Global Community-based Spam Detection
With 425 million users globally, Truecaller empowers users to identify and mark spammers for community protection.
Block Non-Phonebook Numbers
Block all numbers that are not in your contacts. This way, you only receive calls from people you know.
Manage Block Settings
Reject a call either by letting the app auto-block spammers or let the spam call ring silently.
Spam Statistics
Truecaller doesn’t just block spammers, it lets you analyze their calling habits too, like recent call counts, spam reports, and so much more!

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Experience seamless spam blocking with Truecaller. The app effortlessly identifies robocalls, telemarketers, scams, fraud, and harassment, making it easier than ever to keep your communication space secure. Operating in the background on your phone, Truecaller identifies your incoming calls or SMS to determine whether they originate from a known spammer. Truecaller also makes it easy for you to set up call blocking or text message blocking from these spammers.

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Explore Truecaller's Spam & Call Blocking Feature

Spam Call Identification and Blocking

Whether you create your block list or let Truecaller's auto-block feature handle it, the app will put a stop to unwanted spam calls. With a simple toggle switch, you can enable call blocking for top spammers or any numbers not in your phonebook. And if you haven't updated your spam list, Truecaller will still identify a spam call with a Red Caller ID, so that you know you don't need to receive the call!

You Can See the List of Blocked Calls in Truecaller here

Block Top Spammers

Truecaller updates its spam lists daily because spammers change numbers frequently. The free feature on Android blocks the most problematic spam callers in your area once you switch the 'Basic' Block Mode On.

And, if you are a Premium User, you don’t have to update the spam list manually, it would be automatically updated with the top spammers to keep you protected from spam calls.

You can turn on the Spam Blocking Mode from the settings as follows:

From the left top profile button > Manage Blocking > Turn on Basic Mode

Fraud Detection of SMS

Protect yourself from deceptive SMS messages with the SMS Fraud Detection feature. When a fraudulent message is detected, you'll receive a red notification to warn you and keep you alert. The notification stays until you dismiss it, ensuring you stay vigilant. Truecaller also disables any links in fraudulent SMS automatically, preventing any potential harm. Access to the SMS is restricted unless you mark the sender as safe, providing an extra layer of fraud protection. Stay safe with Truecaller's fraud detection.

Fraud Detection of Text Messages by Truecaller

Create your Block List

Truecaller lets you decide whose calls or SMSs you want to receive. Create your block list by selecting which numbers you want to avoid:

Block individual phone numbers
Block SMSs from specific companies
Block a country code
Block a numbered series

Create your own Spam List with Truecaller

Auto-update top spammers

With automatic updates, Truecaller ensures that even recently-identified top spammers are identified as spam on your Caller ID. This ensures continuous protection, adapting to the changing nature of spam calls. The spam list is specific to your region, so it’s always relevant to you. Available for Premium users.

Non-premium users can manually update the spam list on the app:

Open app > Block Settings > Click on ‘Update now’

Global Community-based Spam Detection

The app operates in real-time, engaging our 425 million users. Our community collectively identifies and marks numbers as spam for enhanced protection. This spam database is accessible to all Truecaller users. Consequently, if a number is flagged as spam in one country, like the US, another individual receiving a call from that same number, say in Germany, will be notified of its spam status.

Block Non-Phonebook Numbers

If you're overwhelmed by constant calls and feel like tossing your phone away, consider this a solution: keep your phone but block calls from numbers not in your phonebook. This way, you can enjoy activities like playing games and sending messages to friends without the annoying interruptions from calls you don't want to answer. This feature is available on Android only.

Block Phone Numbers not in Phonebook with Truecaller

Manage Block Settings

You have the flexibility to block incoming calls by

1. automatically rejecting spam calls, and

2. by letting the spam call ring silently.

You can even customize your experience by opting to receive notifications when a call or message is successfully blocked. This lets you tailor your call and SMS management according to your preferences and stay informed about the actions taken by the app.

Spam Statistics

Our spam insights give details regarding the spam caller's activity. You not only understand where they are calling you from, but also which countries they are most active in, the time of the day they are most active at, the number of times they have been reported, and the number of spam calls made over 60 days. Explore our insights on spammer activity to avoid and block unwanted spam calls!

Spam Stats for Spam Callers by Truecaller

Why Choose Truecaller as your preferred Spam Blocking App?

46.9 billion spam calls identified by Truecaller in 2023

230.7 billion spam messages identified by Truecaller in 2023

320.2 Million fraud calls and messages identified by Truecaller in 2023

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Over 425 million people have experienced the future of communication with Truecaller. Declutter your life with blocking unnecessary calls and messages with Truecaller.

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Other Amazing Spam Blocking Features Offered By Truecaller

Extended top spammers list:

For those who want further security from spam calls, even those numbers with a smaller spam report, this feature keeps an eye out. This call-blocking feature is intended to cover spam callers who may not have yet attained top spammer rank, in addition to focusing on top spammers. Users can block and stop even these less well-known but annoying callers from contacting them with this premium feature.

Block 140 telemarketing numbers:

Many spammers working in telecommunications are, in fact, legitimate telemarketers who, are required to utilize 140 numbers. This feature simplifies the process of blocking such telemarketers. This functionality is exclusive to Android and Premium users in India, facilitating an efficient and user-friendly means of managing and restricting communications from these designated telemarketing numbers.

Block all international calls:

If you find yourself scratching your head wondering why anyone from abroad would be calling your phone, here's a solution: bid farewell to those international calls for good! With Truecaller, you have the option to take control and proactively block all incoming calls from foreign numbers. This feature, available exclusively for Android users, gives you the power to end those calls from foreign numbers that might not be relevant or necessary for you.

Block Hidden Numbers:

With Truecaller, you get to take charge of your calls, especially with sneaky “hidden” and “private” numbers. This feature empowers you to exercise your power and maintain control over your communication space. By allowing you to block all “hidden” and “private” numbers for free on your Android device, Truecaller puts the power back in your hands, ensuring that your phone is ringing only with calls that matter to you.

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Steps to Enable Caller ID and Spam Protection on the App for Android and IOS

Android:

Enable Caller ID and spam identification from Truecaller Settings  

1. On your device, open the Truecaller app

2. Click on the profile icon in the top left corner > Settings > Caller ID

3. Click on Enable button in the Troubleshoot Caller ID section

4. Select Truecaller

Enable Caller ID and spam identification from device settings

1. On your device, navigate to Android Settings > Apps > Default apps

2. Select Caller ID and spam app

3. Select Truecaller

IOS

To protect yourself from Spam Calls on IOS please make sure that Truecaller has all Call Blocking and identification permissions:

To Enable head over to iPhone settings
Select Phone
Select Call blocking and identification
Turn on all the switches for Truecaller as indicated

two screens - one for android and one for iOS, showing truecaller identifying an incoming phone call

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