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Caller ID for WhatsApp – How to Identify Unknown Calls

On WhatsApp, you may receive messages or calls from unknown numbers, especially if you’ve shared your number on various platforms. While you can’t completely stop unknown callers from reaching out, there are certain things you can do to identify potential spam.

One of the easiest ways to identify potential spam calls on WhatsApp is to use a caller identification app like TrueCaller. Yes, Truecaller can identify unknown callers on WhatsApp.

What is TrueCaller?

TrueCaller is a caller identification app for Android and iPhone that helps you identify who’s calling, even before you pick up the phone.

The latest version of TrueCaller has a feature that can identify unknown callers from WhatsApp on your phone. You can use TrueCaller to identify who’s calling you on your WhatsApp number.

Caller ID for WhatsApp Number – How do I activate it?

To activate the Caller ID for WhatsApp, you need to use the latest version of the TrueCaller app. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Download & install the TrueCaller app on your Android phone.

2. Once the app is installed, complete the account creation process.

3. After setting up TrueCaller, tap the three dots at the top right of the screen.

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4. On the menu that appears, select Settings.

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5. On the TrueCaller Settings, select Calls.

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6. On Calls, scroll down and enable the toggle for ‘Identify numbers on other apps’.

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7. Now, TrueCaller will ask you to grant notification permission. Simply grant the permissions that it asks for.

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8. Next, scroll down and enable the ‘Show calls from other apps’ option.

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Once you activate the feature, the TrueCaller caller identification for WhatsApp calls will happen on incoming calls from unknown numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Caller ID for WhatsApp – Will it work with all calls?

The caller identification feature for WhatsApp calls will only be available for incoming calls from unknown numbers. It won’t show a caller ID if the number that’s calling you is in your contact book.

Can you have a Caller ID for WhatsApp on your iPhone?

On iPhone, Truecaller’s caller identification feature works out of the box. To identify unknown callers on WhatsApp, you just need to enable the Live Caller ID feature.

Is there any other app that can identify unknown callers on WhatsApp?

Other caller identification apps exist, but they can’t identify calls that you receive on WhatsApp. Only a few caller ID apps, like TrueCaller, do this.

Can TrueCaller block unknown callers on WhatsApp?

No, TrueCaller can only identify unknown callers on WhatsApp. To block those callers, you need to manually add the numbers to WhatsApp’s block list.

This guide explains how to identify unknown callers on WhatsApp with the TrueCaller app. If you need more help with this topic, let us know in the comments. Also, if you find this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends.

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