Technologies

T-Mobile Says Its Scam Shield Blocked 41 Billion Spam Calls in 2022

The company says it aims to protect customers from unsolicited robocallers, which are becoming more aggressive.

Amid the US Federal Communications Commission’s crackdown on robocalls and spam, T-Mobile is reporting that its Scam Shield app blocked 41.5 billion scam calls in 2022. In its year-end Scam and Robocall report, the company estimates its network prevented roughly 3.5 billion such calls from reaching customers each month.

T-Mobile echoed the FCC in acknowledging that technology advancements have enabled scammers and robocallers to access mass amounts of phone numbers and make calls. The mobile carrier also pointed to a 75% increase in call attempts during 2022 compared with 2021, citing surges on weekdays and in the weeks leading up to holidays or seasonal periods like back to school, open enrollment or tax time.

T-Mobile credits its Scam Shield app for warning customers with a «Scam Likely» message or by blocking suspect calls. The app is free, and the company says it updates every six minutes.

According to the FCC, US customers receive around 4 billion scam calls per month. The agency has been combating the problem by issuing fines and cease-and-desist orders, or shutting down networks of offending voice providers.

Additionally, the FCC requires that wireless carriers provide caller ID authentication, and the agency has pushed for them to adopt its STIR/Shaken protocol, its anti-spoofing framework. T-Mobile and Verizon are among the carriers that are compliant with the measure, which applies to domestic and international calls.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im