India received more than 4,000 crore spam calls in 2025, highlighting the rapidly growing threat of digital fraud and communication abuse. From banking scams to fake government calls, unwanted communication has become a daily risk for millions of Indians.
According to Truecaller’s newly released India Insights Report 2025, the company helped block 1,189 crore spam calls before they ever reached users — preventing large-scale financial harm while also saving enormous amounts of time and mental stress.
With over 100 crore active phone connections powering India’s digital economy, trust in communication is now more critical than ever — especially as the country moves toward its vision of a digitally empowered and globally competitive future.
Spam and Fraud: The Real Scale of the Problem
Truecaller’s internal data reveals just how massive the challenge has become:
- 4,168 crore spam calls were identified across India in 2025
- 1,189 crore unwanted calls were actively blocked by users
- 770 crore fraud calls were detected, many impersonating banks, payment platforms, government departments, and popular brands
- Over 12,903 crore spam SMS messages were flagged during the year, with volumes rising sharply in the second half of 2025
These aren’t just statistics — they represent billions of moments where people could have been misled, disturbed, or financially exploited.
Also Read : Truecaller Introduces ‘Family Protection’ – A Smarter Way to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe From Scams
Saving Time, Reducing Stress, Protecting Confidence
Based on an average spam call duration of 1.8 minutes, Truecaller estimates that Indians avoided:
- 21.7 lakh hours of wasted time every day
- More than 1.5 crore hours every week
Put simply, the collective time saved daily is equivalent to around 250 years of human life.
Beyond time, blocking spam helps reduce anxiety, prevent impulsive decisions, and protect users from urgency-driven scams — a growing tactic used by fraudsters.
“Trust Is Our Most Valuable Digital Asset”
Commenting on the findings, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, CEO of Truecaller, said:
“Fraud today isn’t just a technical problem — it’s a human one. It exploits fear, urgency, and uncertainty in moments that matter most. Our responsibility is to ensure Indians never have to choose between staying connected and staying safe. At Truecaller, our focus is simple: stop risk before it turns into loss.”
What’s Coming Next: Scam Trends to Watch in 2026
The report also highlights emerging fraud patterns expected to grow in the coming year:
- Identity verification scams
- Impersonation of familiar institutions
- Multi-step fraud combining SMS and phone calls
- AI-generated voice scams
- Increased migration of scams to third-party messaging platforms
As these tactics evolve, Truecaller emphasizes the importance of behavioural signals, community reporting, and long-term activity patterns — not just single warning signs.
Users are advised to:
- Verify urgent requests
- Avoid sharing sensitive information
- Rely on trusted caller identification tools
- Stay alert to unfamiliar numbers and messages
Notes on Methodology – Truecaller India Insights Report 2025
The insights in this report are based on anonymized metadata and spam classification signals collected from Truecaller users in India between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
During this period:
- 4,168 crore calls
- 12,903 crore spam messages
were identified. Spam blocking relies heavily on active community reporting. While the figures reflect national-level trends, they do not claim to capture every instance of fraud or spam activity in the country.
About Truecaller
Truecaller is used daily by over 450 million active users worldwide, with more than one billion downloads since launch. In 2025 alone, the platform identified 68 billion spam and fraud calls globally.
The company is headquartered in Stockholm and has been publicly listed since October 2021.
For the full downloadable India Insights Report 2025, users can visit:
👉 www.clr.se/indiainsights2025
More information is available at: www.truecaller.com
Source & Disclaimer
Source: Press Release by NewsVoir
Disclaimer: This article is based on a syndicated press release from NewsVoir. TechMitra has edited and optimized the content for clarity, readability, and SEO. All facts, claims, and data are the responsibility of the source organization.
