Subj : Say goodbye to spam calls NordVPN launches new spam call protect To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Jul 29 2025 17:15:07 Say goodbye to spam calls NordVPN launches new spam call protection Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:10:39 +0000 Description: NordVPN has just rolled out a privacy-first spam call protection tool for Android users, amid rising financial losses. FULL STORY ======================================================================NordVPN has introduced Spam Call Protection for US Android users The feature has been designed with user privacy in mind Future updates in the pipeline include caller ID NordVPN has announced the launch of Spam Call Protection. Now available to Android users in the US, the new feature alerts users to potential spam calls before they even pick up the phone. This comes as statistics signal a 33% rise in losses from scam calls in 2024. This latest addition to NordVPN s lineup falls under Threat Protection Pro , its suite of features that boost online security by blocking malware, phishing sites, ads, and trackers. It's a move that sees NordVPN, the best VPN according to TechRadar reviewers, extend its protection beyond the internet. NordVPN subscribers on iPhone or located outside the US dont need to feel left out, though. Not only are further features already in the works, but the cybersecurity company also has plans to bring Spam Call Protection to iOS and more countries. Scam call protection with users' privacy in mind (Image credit: Nord Security) According to statistics from the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), over $50 billion has been lost to scam calls in the last five years. Losses in 2024 totaled $16.6 billion, an increase of 33% on the previous year. Whats clear is that with rising losses from scam calls , this threat isnt going anywhere anytime soon, which is where tools like NordVPNs Scam Call Protection can help. Scam Call Protection analyzes call patterns and metadata to spot spam calls. A clear warning alerts you to potential scam calls, allowing you to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. This helps reduce the risk of successful social engineering attacks or phishing attempts , which could lead to financial loss or identity theft . "Weve always been about protecting peoples digital lives, and phone scams are a huge part of that threat landscape now," said Mykolas Dumcius, Chief Product Officer at NordVPN. "The Scam Call Protection feature is our way of extending that protection beyond just internet browsing because your phone shouldnt be a gateway for scammers either." Crucially, NordVPNs Scam Call Protection provides this safeguarding without accessing or storing call content, protecting user privacy in the process thats not guaranteed with all spam call blocking apps, as weve seen with the past allegations of Truecallers data collection . Looking ahead: updates coming to Spam Call Protection NordVPN: Today's best VPN Our reviewers rank NordVPN as the best VPN service on the market right now for privacy, security, unblocking, and speed. Sign up to NordVPN today to claim TechRadar's exclusive deal and get up to 76% discount, up to $50 of Amazon Gift cards, and 4 months free protection or you can still use its 30-day money-back guarantee if you're unhappy. View Deal NordVPN is already working on several enhancements to make the feature even more effective, said Dumcius. NordVPN subscribers can expect to see the addition of caller ID to help users separate legitimate numbers from scam ones. Specific call categories will provide users with a better idea of whos calling, whether thats a banking institution, healthcare provider, or otherwise. Users will also have the chance to contribute to and improve Spam Call Protections call ID database themselves by flagging suspicious numbers as part of a user reporting system. If youre a NordVPN Plus, Complete, or Prime user in the US, youll already have access to this new feature. To take advantage, you need only open NordVPNs Android app , navigate to Threat Protection, and toggle the Spam Call Protection feature an active VPN connection isnt required either. You might also like Got the Prime Day blues? Get a $50 Amazon gift card with this NordVPN deal to keep on saving NordVPN blocks 90% of phishing sites and earns AV-Comparatives certification ag ain "VPN server count doesn't matter" NordVPN throws a challenge to the VPN industry ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/say-goodbye-to-spam-calls-n ordvpn-launches-new-spam-call-protection --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .