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YouTube will combat spam and scammers by removing share links from Shorts
New rules are being put into place regarding links to protect creators and viewers.
Since its launch, YouTube Shorts has exploded in popularity, especially since allowing creators to earn revenue with content. While there have been a lot of positives to come with Shorts, there have also been some negatives as well, like increased spam, spam content, and scammers. Luckily, the brand is well aware of what's going on and is now taking steps to mitigate some of these issues so creators and viewers can exist in a safer space.
Truecaller partners with WhatsApp to block spam calls
Truecaller has announced that it is collaborating with Meta to build protection against spam calls on WhatsApp.
Both the generally available and beta versions of WhatsApp received a lot of features and enhancements last month, including more control over disappearing messages, companion mode, automatic security codes, and a UI revamp for Android users. We also learned that animated emoji could be arriving soon on WhatsApp, indicating that the company is keen to maintain its position as one of the best messaging apps worldwide. Now, it seems like Meta is collaborating with Truecaller to block spam calls on WhatsApp.
YouTube introduces new tools to fight comment and chat spam
YouTube has introduced some new tools to help fight spam by giving repeat offenders a time-out. Plus, it has a new feature for creators too.
While YouTube has done some incredible things this year, there have been some persistent issues that have plagued the platform for quite some time. Perhaps one of the most reported issues by YouTubers, big and small, and even audience members that watch content on the website, is comment and chat spam. Although YouTube has tried in the past to address the issue, spam is still a huge problem. Today, the platform has responded in the form of a community post, shedding light on the current situation and future tools that will hopefully prevent the issue.
PSA: Watch out for this spam text; T-Mobile is not giving you a $100 free gift
A massive wave of spam texts all with a specific image is hitting T-Mobile customers' phones. Don't click it.
T-Mobile's recent data breach might be coming back to bite them once again, as a number of posts on the T-Mobile subreddit indicate a massive spam text campaign is under way.
Truecaller brings Call Reason support, letting callers state their intention when calling
Truecaller has announed "Call Reason" which lets users share their reasons while calling for faster response from receivers.
Caller ID has been one of the most crucial features that users desire on their smartphones. The demand has inspired Google as well as other smartphone manufacturers to pre-build a caller ID system in their dialer apps, especially to restrict scammers and spam calls. With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting how we operate and communicate and increasing our dependency on modes of virtual communications, especially calls, this kind of filtering has become essential. Truecaller, one of the most popular caller ID app on Android and iOS devices for several years, is now adding a feature that will help callers add a reason for their call while allowing receivers to judge whether to pick the call at the moment or not.
Google Phone App Now Features Spam Protection
The new update to the Google Phone app now brings in built-in Spam Protection through the Caller ID feature. Read on to find out more about this new feature
Ever since telemarketing became a thing, groups of people have tried to make the most by resorting to what is know as spam calls. These often take the form of automated voice recordings (or robocalls as they are often called) being played back to the receiver, often selling goods or services that the receiver may or may not be interested in.