Are you tired of getting unwanted or harassing telemarketing sales calls on your BlackBerry or Android smartphone?? PrivacyStar has an app for that.? PrivacyStar not only blocks unwanted calls, it identifies the caller (real-time on Android and post-call on BlackBerry).?
Other PrivacyStar features include complaint filing, SMS blocking, do not disturb and cloud management.? The PrivacyStar app has been so popular that it was named one of the top ten apps for BlackBerry by Distimo.
PrivacyStar Feature Descriptions
- Call Blocking - Block individual numbers, entire area codes, all private or unknown numbers and wildcard characters.
- SMS Text Message Blocking - Block SMS text messages on demand PrivacyStar caller identification.
- Caller Lookup - Identify unknown callers by name and take appropriate action, such as adding to the contacts list or Privacy List.
- SmartBlock - Employs crowdsourced data from PrivacyStar users to automatically block the most blocked numbers as determined by the entire user population.
- Do Not Disturb - Forwards all non-blocked incoming calls to voicemail and sends a custom text message acknowledging the call.
- Report Potential Telemarketing and Debt Collection Violations - Upon the user's request, PrivacyStar captures detailed information about possible violations, including date, time, number and identity.? Privacy Star allows users to easily provide this information to law enforcement authorities so they may take action.
- Web Portal - Fully integrated personal web portal to manage the PrivacyStar account, block and unblock callers, and perform number look-ups.? The portal also provides additional details on violations.
- Future Proof - Easily transfers PrivacyStar user information from one device to another, such as to a new smartphone.
In Distimo's November report, PrivacyStar joins the company of Facebook and Twitter as one of the most popular apps available on the BlackBerry platform.? With over 7,000,000 lookups, 56,000,000 blocked numbers and 90,000 complaints registered with the FTC, PrivacyStar is a demonstrated leader in delivering a no-frills, reliable service that meets the needs of its subscribers.
"Our goal is to provide an app that lets users indentify and control calls, easily report or block harassing callers and take control of the privacy of their phone," said Jeff Stalnaker, CEO of First Orion.? "We are ecstatic to be on this list and will continue to listen to our customers and provide features that allow them to safely enjoy their smartphone."
Pricing and Availability
PrivacyStar is available for a no-risk free 7-day trial period at BlackBerry App World.? For continued service, PrivacyStar is available for $2.99 (USD) per month or for discounted semi-annual and annual periods and is billable directly through most major cellphone carriers.
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