TrapCall

TrapCall is a service that gives people a measure of control over their lives by revealing the identities of blocked, restricted and unknown callers. When you screen a call, TrapCall rings the caller back, unmasked, a few seconds later. The technology can help you cut the spam calls from robocallers and telemarketers and give you a better idea of who's calling you.

TrapCall has a few other features:

• Unmasking Blocked Calls: Patented technology lets you figure out who's behind anonymous blocked caller IDs.
• Spam Protection: The service automatically blocks calls from more than 100,000 numbers on a list of known spammers that TrapCall updates globally.
• Block Harassing Callers: You can add numbers to a block list, and people calling you from those numbers will hear a disconnected message, which can help deter future harassment.
• Record Incoming Calls: You can record calls for evidence or reference, which can be useful in harassment situations.
• Privacy Lock: Unknown callers are forced to identify themselves before you're connected, a feature that goes a step beyond blocked numbers.

TrapCall doesn't require an app, but you can download the iOS and Android app for more features. All subscriptions come with a 7-day free trial, and you can choose from a variety of plans. Pricing isn't clearly detailed, but expect to pay a monthly or annual subscription fee after the free trial ends.

TrapCall works with major US carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular. People have reported success using the service to stop harassment and unwanted calls.

Good for people and businesses who want to take back control over their phone lives and protect privacy from unwanted calls.

Published on July 16, 2024