Authorities and experts regularly remind the public not to answer calls or respond to messages from unknown numbers.
This precaution helps prevent online scams and marks phone numbers as ‘inactive’ in scammers’ databases, reducing the chance of them being targeted.
However, many people may wonder if their phone number or email address has already been hacked.
Scammers often trade stolen personal information on underground platforms, especially on the Dark Web.
Unfortunately, accessing the Dark Web to check for leaked information is not an option for most people.
To address these challenges, Whoscall, a global anti-scam application, offers two powerful tools to help users protect themselves against these threats.
Mel Migriño, Country Head of Gogolook Philippines, emphasized that Whoscall’s caller ID and ID security features are essential tools to help users address and avoid the aforementioned issues.
“To combat the growing threat of scams and data breaches, Whoscall’s Caller ID and ID Security feature are tools designed to help users identify unknown callers, block potential threats and secure their personal information, keeping them safe remain in an increasingly digital world. Ms. Migriño said.
Whoscall’s caller ID feature
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) report also shows that most scams occur via text or text messages and social media.
This data represents a 10% increase in SMS and text message scams compared to 2023.
Whoscall offers a range of features designed to protect users from unwanted communications.
Real-time caller identification allows users to immediately recognize whether a call is legitimate or potentially malicious.
The app also includes message screening, which detects and blocks spam or scam messages before they reach users’ inboxes.
For additional customization, Whoscall allows users to adjust their settings to filter specific numbers or categories of calls and text messages.
Additionally, the app benefits from community-driven updates, with a robust database that is constantly updated by users around the world.
ID security
When sensitive information – such as name, phone number, address, ID, banking details, passwords or shopping history – is exposed, it can have serious consequences: account hacks, financial theft, identity theft, business vulnerability and various online scams. .
ID Security allows users to easily check their personal information. By simply entering their phone number or email address, Whoscall will search for all associated websites, including associated names, addresses, accounts, passwords, phone numbers and emails.
“If their data is found, users will receive an alert, giving them the opportunity to take immediate action,” Ms. Migriño said.
“This proactive alert system allows Whoscall users to identify potential breaches of their personal data and take steps to prevent further problems, such as changing compromised passwords or securing accounts,” she added.
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