Anti-scam caller alerts to be launched by May: NCCBy Hollie Younger / Staff writer, with CNAThe National Communications Commission (NCC) has joined with mobile telecom operators to pilot a voice alert system for incoming calls from hidden numbers as a way to combat fraud. Chunghwa Telecom has been trialing the system for mobile users since March 2. Data show that fraud cases have trended downward since the trial began, as telecom operators proactively terminated 40,000 calls, Chen said. The measure has proven particularly effective among high-risk groups such as the elderly and has also helped younger users, who often answer calls quickly without first checking the number, he added. However, the NCC would convene meetings with telecom operators to review and improve safeguards, while discussing with Line ways to strengthen landline user verification mechanisms, he added.

Source: Taipei Times March 25, 2026 07:56 UTC