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News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a big problem in all of our lives- Unknown Numbers Incoming calls from. The phone rings, and we wonder whether to pick it up or not? Is it a bank person, a delivery boy or a scammer selling credit cards?
Most of us for truecaller Use apps like. But the problem is that it is not necessary that the name on the trucker be real. There, the name ‘Rahul’ can also be written as ‘Papa’s friend’ or ‘fraudster’, because he runs on names saved by people.
But now the Government of India and TRAI have decided to change this game completely. A system is coming which will break the back of lies and spam calls. Its name is- CNAP (Calling Name Presentation),
Let us understand in very simple language what this new system is and how it is going to change your mobile screen.
After all, what is this CNAP system?
In simple words, this is a government feature that lets you know about the caller when you receive a call. same name Will show the documents that he had given while purchasing his SIM card.
Meaning, if someone Aadhaar Card Or if you have taken SIM from Voter ID, then while making a call, his real legal name (KYC Name) will start flashing on your screen. Whether his number is saved in your contact list or not!
Why is it better than ‘Truecaller’?
This question must have come to your mind. The difference is very clear:
- Truecaller: It runs on ‘crowdsourcing’. That means if 10 people have my number saved as “Spam”, that’s what you’ll see. This may also be wrong.
- CNAP (Government System): It will be directly linked to the database of telecom companies (like Jio, Airtel, VI). joe name KYC form You will see the 100% real name that is filled in. No one can change this.
What benefit will the general public get from this?
- Protection from fraud: Nowadays fraudsters call by posing as bank officials. After CNAP, if someone calls you posing as “SBI Manager”, his real name (eg: Ramesh Kumar) will be visible on the screen. You will immediately catch that it is a fraud.
- Women’s Safety: Often mischievous boys harass girls with different numbers. Once their real names are revealed, such people will be identified immediately.
- Important calls will not be missed: Many times we disconnect calls from delivery boys or for any important work, considering them ‘unknown’. Seeing the real name will remove this confusion.
Is there a risk of privacy in this?
Many people might be wondering, “Will my name also be visible to everyone now?” The government believes that this is necessary for transparency. You will not be able to hide your name, because this system has been introduced only to prevent scams. However, strict arrangements are being made to make it technically safe.