{"id":177011,"date":"2017-05-30T11:48:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T09:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=177011"},"modified":"2017-05-30T11:49:16","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T09:49:16","slug":"how-to-block-annoying-spam-calls-and-id-callers-in-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/177011\/how-to-block-annoying-spam-calls-and-id-callers-in-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to block annoying spam calls and ID callers in SA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever received an unknown or a spam call or SMS and wondered who it is? The chances are high.<\/p>\n<p>Users now have an opportunity to identify who is calling them with an app called Truecaller.<\/p>\n<p>The app will make your communication safe and e\ufb03cient.<\/p>\n<p>Over 250 million people are using Truecaller today and the app blocks over 500 million spam calls monthly in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Truecaller lets users block annoying spam and unknown calls to put an end to mobile spam like Telemarketing and blank calls.<\/p>\n<p>Truecaller app also introduces the new Flash Messaging, which allows you to send quick pre-defined messages to any Truecaller user to let them know if you\u2019re in distress, you\u2019re on your way, your location, or that you\u2019ve reached home.<\/p>\n<p>These\u00a0are some of our\u00a0favourite\u00a0features:<\/p>\n<p><strong>See who&#8217;s calling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Truecaller-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-213122 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Truecaller-1-242x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Identify the person or company calling before you pick up.<\/p>\n<p>See the true identity of each incoming call \u2014 landlines, mobile, or pre-paid \u2014 even if the number isn\u2019t stored as a contact in your phonebook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Block unwanted calls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Truecaller-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-213124 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Truecaller-2-242x430.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Block and report spam callers and telemarketers South Africa so other users can avoid them too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call people, not numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/truecaller-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-213126 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/truecaller-3-320x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Replace unknown numbers in your call history with names and photos and see if your friends are busy before you call.<\/p>\n<p>Notification will be sent to the receiver informing them to call back the number or the person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Switch to a dark theme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/truecaller-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-213128 size-large alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/truecaller-4-242x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The dark theme makes night time calling, texting, or looking up numbers much less heavy on the eyes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Send quick flash messages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/truecaller-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-213130 size-large alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/truecaller-5-242x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With flash messaging, you can avoid calling or writing out a full text message.<\/p>\n<p>This is a new way to send pre-defined messages to friends and family to let them know if you\u2019re in distress, you\u2019re on your way, your location, or that you\u2019ve reached home.<\/p>\n<p>Or perhaps, just an emoji to indicate you\u2019re safe and sound.<\/p>\n<p>Get Truecaller on your phone for the best caller ID and block for all your calls and SMS now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Android: <a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL2JpdC5seS8ycXV2dGZE?source=Article 1 of 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2quvtfD<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Iphone: <a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL2FwcGxlLmNvLzJyY2poUlQ?source=Article 1 of 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/apple.co\/2rcjhRT<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Windows phone: <a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL2JpdC5seS8yczZyaWJj?source=Article 1 of 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2s6ribc<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudHJ1ZWNhbGxlci5jb20vdHJ1ZWNhbGxlcg?source=Article 1 of 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Truecaller website<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users now have an opportunity to identify who is calling them with an app called 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