Whoscall app launched in the Philippines to block spam calls, messages

A Taiwan-based technology firm on Tuesday launched Whoscall—a call identification and spam-blocking app to address the rising mobile scam cases in the Philippines.

“As fraud became more apparent during and after the pandemic, we saw how Filipinos have suffered losses from scams, much like in other countries where we have launched Whoscall such as Thailand, Malaysia and Japan,” said Manwoo Joo, chief operating officer of Gogolook .

“This reality ignited our drive to create a comprehensive life protection platform accessible to every Filipino across the nation,” he said.

Powered by world-leading AI and data-driven technology, Whoscall boasts of the largest database in East Asia and Southeast Asia of over 2.6 billion entries to detect unknown callers, spam and scam calls and texts and potentially harmful URLs.

Whoscall app identifies unknown numbers, blocks spam calls and scans suspicious URLs from messages to provide comprehensive mobile protection. Armed with a range of innovative AI features and an internationally acclaimed reputation, Whoscall arrived in the country to enhance the nation’s mobile security.

Users can regain control and confidence over their phone communications. The app’s anti-fraud features allow users to make informed decisions on whether to answer or ignore calls and messages.

Individuals on the app can report suspicious numbers, empowering them to participate in the broad movement against fraudulent activities.

Gabriel Barrios, country marketing head for the Philippines, said Whoscall has been available as the leading caller ID and scam detection app in Thailand and Taiwan, accumulating 100 million downloads worldwide.

“It has been rolling out in other Asian countries as well, and we’re happy to finally provide this protective service to all Filipinos. We highly encourage everyone to install it on their phones and join the community to protect themselves and their loved ones from potential risks, fraud, and scams. It’s about time we all step up and unite for a Scam-Free Pilipinas,” he said.

Whoscall is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.