"Truecaller has launched a household-level scam protection feature as the Swedish company broadens its role beyond caller ID in response to the rising number fraud attempts that target multiple members of a home. The new feature, called Family Protection, lets up to five people join a family group overseen by one member who acts as the administrator and manages scam-blocking settings for the others. Family Protection is initially rolling out as a pilot for Android and iOS users in Sweden, Chile, Malaysia, and Kenya."
"Truecaller said the feature is designed so that the more digitally confident person in a household can handle scam controls on behalf of less tech-savvy family members. On Android, the family administrator can receive alerts during suspected scam calls, view basic device status including battery level, and remotely end calls flagged as fraudulent, the company said. Scam activity has been rising worldwide as more people come online."
"That activity has exploded in markets where first-time smartphone users and older adults are more exposed to fraud. Countries including India have reported sharp increases in impersonation attempts and multi-step schemes that exploit gaps in digital familiarity. Truecaller plans to address this with its new feature, which will expand into additional key regions, including India, in the first quarter of 2026."
Truecaller launched Family Protection, a household-level scam protection feature that lets up to five people join a family group with one administrator managing scam-blocking settings. The pilot rollout covers Android and iOS in Sweden, Chile, Malaysia and Kenya. The feature lets the more digitally confident household member manage scam controls for less tech-savvy relatives. On Android, the administrator can receive alerts during suspected scam calls, view basic device status including battery level, and remotely end calls flagged as fraudulent. Scam activity is rising worldwide, especially among first-time smartphone users and older adults. Expansion into additional regions, including India, is planned for Q1 2026. Family Protection is free; a Premium Family upgrade adds an ad-free experience and stronger spam defense.
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