What is Ghost Call? Know how to use them correctly.

What is a Ghost Call: Have you ever received a call in which the phone rings but there is no response when you pick it up? This is called a ghost call. Many times telemarketing companies and scammers make such calls to check whether the number is active or not. But, by using this feature smartly, you can also use it to your advantage.

Use of Ghost Calling

Imagine that you have met an old acquaintance and the conversation is becoming uncomfortable. In such a situation, a ghost call can give you an excuse to get out of that situation. Similarly, if you want to pretend to be busy to avoid an unpleasant situation, then this feature can be very helpful.

Ghost calling feature in Truecaller

Many apps like Truecaller offer this feature. Recently, Truecaller released a major update for iPhone users, making this feature work smoothly on both iOS and Android. However, this feature is only available for premium subscribers, meaning you have to pay to use it.

On Truecaller, you can only make ghost calls to your own number, but you get the option to customize it. You can add the name, number, and even a profile photo of the ghost caller so that it looks like a real call. Also, you can schedule it, which will make it seem more real.

How to set up a ghost call on Truecaller

• Open the Truecaller app and select the Ghost Call option.
• Enter the caller's name, phone number, and (if desired) profile photo.
• Schedule the call to receive immediately or have it come after 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 30 minutes.
• Currently, you can only schedule one ghost call at a time.

This feature can be a great solution for you whenever you need to escape an uncomfortable situation.