India Ranked Fifth in Global Spam Call Incidence: Truecaller Report
India ranks 5th among world's most spam-affected nations: Truecaller report
The Economic Times
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India has been identified as the fifth most spam-affected country globally, according to a Truecaller report. The report highlights that telemarketing and sales calls are the primary sources of spam, with India recording a spam intensity of 66% in 2025.
- 01India ranks fifth in the world for spam calls.
- 02Telemarketing and sales calls constitute 36% of spam in India.
- 03Financial services account for 18% of spam calls.
- 04Scams make up 12% of all spam activity in the country.
- 05Truecaller analyzed data from its global user base of 500 million.
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According to a report by Truecaller, India ranks as the fifth most spam-affected country in the world, with a spam intensity of 66%. The report, which is based on anonymized data from Truecaller's 500 million global users, indicates that telemarketing and sales calls are the most significant contributors, making up 36% of all spam calls. Following this, financial services account for 18%, while scams represent 12% of spam activity in India. Indonesia leads the global ranking, followed by Chile, Vietnam, and Brazil. The report highlights the growing concern of spam and fraud calls worldwide, with over 68 billion such calls identified globally in 2025.
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The prevalence of spam calls can lead to increased frustration and potential financial loss for individuals receiving these calls.
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