Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls

Truecaller has introduced a new household-level scam protection feature called Family Protection, designed to safeguard multiple family members from coordinated scam attempts. This feature allows up to five people to join a family group managed by one administrator who controls scam-blocking settings for all members. Initially launched as a pilot on Android and iOS in Sweden, Chile, Malaysia, and Kenya, Family Protection enables the administrator to receive scam call alerts, monitor device status, and remotely end fraudulent calls, helping less tech-savvy users stay protected. Truecaller plans to expand this feature to additional regions, including India, by early 2026. The launch responds to a growing trend where scammers target entire households through multi-step schemes involving calls, messages, and impersonation attempts aimed at exploiting vulnerable family members. Truecaller CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala highlighted that this shift in fraud tactics necessitated a multi-user protection system. While Family Protection is free, upgrading to a Premium Family plan offers an ad-free experience with enhanced spam defense