Taiwan telecoms tackle phone scams

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-08T05:48:18+00:00

Taiwan's NCC is teaming with mobile operators to launch voice alerts for hidden-number calls, starting March 2, to combat scam calls that target users, addressing the 10% of such calls that are hidden numbers.

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2026-03-08 05:48:18

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Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) is collaborating with major mobile operators to introduce voice alerts for hidden-number calls, a growing method used by scammers. Chunghwa Telecom will pilot a system starting March 2 that plays a warning message in Mandarin and Taiwanese before connecting a hidden-number call. This initiative aims to combat the 10% of scam calls now originating from hidden numbers, which primarily target mobile users.

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