TrueCaller is automatically sending sms for UPI verification without consent

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they released an update with the fix claiming that this was a bug not feature.

also this is worth reading.

Thread by @captn3m0: "Thought I'd look at the @Truecaller app to see what changed to cause the bug (diff between 10.40.7 and 10.41.6) Likely was just a accidental […]"

Thread by @captn3m0: "Thought I'd look at the @Truecaller app to see what changed to cause the bug (diff between 10.40.7 and 10.41.6) Likely ccidental bug (see screenshot), but I found more interesting stuff. Thread. TrueCaller includes a lot of thir […]"

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True (caller) or False (caller)? We ask NPCI to answer this question. : india

 

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@captn3m0: Has anyone actually seen this mythical consent screen where @Truecaller asks you for consent to read your SMS? @Truecaller Somehow missed this gem earlier from the TrueCaller T&C, which mentions Walnut as...…

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Need silver linings? NPCI responds to our representation. It is investigating the Truecaller "Breach"

 

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NPCI Stops Onboarding Truecaller Users on UPI After Data Breach