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Why Does the Phone App Think New Rules Are Nonsense? 📞

A phone app that shows warnings for possible scam calls says the new rule is confusing.

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Key Points

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The app warns people when a call might be a scam.

The regulator asked the Information Technology Ministry to let the app stop showing those warnings for special numbers.

The app argues that removing the warnings could make it harder for users to stay safe.

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India's Telecom Regulator wants the app to stop showing warnings for certain business numbers that are used for ads and bank calls.

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5 words

regulator

a group that decides rules for phone services

spam

calls or messages that are unwanted and often try to sell something

promotional

related to advertising or selling something

clearance

official approval from a government department

earmarked

set aside for a specific purpose

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