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JAMMU: Truecaller, a leading global communications platform, has introduced a new feature called Family Protection in India to help protect families, particularly elders, from the rising threat of online scams and fraudulent calls. The feature aims to create a secure digital environment by allowing families to collectively monitor and respond to suspicious communication.
The newly launched system enables users to create a “Safety Circle” consisting of up to five members, providing them with shared protection against fraud. The feature is designed to support households where a tech-savvy family member manages the digital safety of parents, elders, and children. Through this system, the designated family administrator receives real-time fraud alerts and can remotely disconnect suspicious calls for any member in the group.
According to Truecaller, the Family Protection feature also includes shared block lists, customizable security levels, and a centralized dashboard that allows monitoring of safety settings across both Android and iOS devices. Importantly, the service is free to use, allowing families to begin protecting their members immediately.
Truecaller CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala said that with scams becoming more sophisticated and emotionally manipulative, simply identifying callers is no longer enough. He stated that the new feature allows the most tech-aware member of a household to act as a digital guardian for the family and protect them from potential threats.
The company emphasized that the system has been developed with a focus on privacy. While families benefit from collective security, individual call logs, messages, and personal data remain private.
Truecaller stated that the new feature represents an important step in addressing modern digital fraud and enhancing communication safety across Indian households.