PrivacyStar Launches New App to Address Rising Calling/Texting Abuses

CONWAY, Ark., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PrivacyStar, today announced the availability of a new PrivacyStar™ application that gives Android owners the power to effectively address growing consumer concerns regarding telemarketer abuses and rampant text spamming as well as providing real-time caller ID for any incoming call.

PrivacyStar shows exactly who is calling and texting, while giving users the power to block and possibly report anyone abusing their phone numbers – all from the PrivacyStar CallCenter, which provides new powerful and easily accessible features to the incoming call screen. Whether the call or text is from an unknown party, harassing ex, aggressive telemarketer or obnoxious debt collector, PrivacyStar provides users with the tools to take control of their phones and privacy in one easy-to-use application, before, during or after the call. 

PrivacyStar for Android is now available for free download at the Google Play Store.

PrivacyStar recognizes consumers are harassed on their smartphones. Forbes estimates there are over 100 billion spam calls a year and consumers received roughly 4.5 billion spam texts last year, according to Ferris Research. Also, in 2012 text spam tripled compared with 2011 levels, according to the AARP.

PrivacyStar is the first and only app to offer call and text blocking with the ability to report abusive callers as well as bring the same real-time caller ID service that has been available on landline phones for over 20 years to Android phones. PrivacyStar displays the name and number of the incoming caller – while the phone is ringing – even if the caller is not in the smartphone's contact list. In addition, PrivacyStar's new application allows users to block, return an automated message, view caller history or add the caller to their contacts. PrivacyStar's CallCenter ensures users have the necessary tools to avoid unwanted calls and manage all other calls and texts quickly and easily.

PrivacyStar addresses two major voids for mobile phone users – the ability to block calls and identify callers. "PrivacyStar's real-time caller ID gives you the name of who's calling, not just the phone number," said Jeff Stalnaker, CEO of PrivacyStar. "And with the push of a button, users can block a person from calling or spam texting them, and if they choose to, file a complaint directly with the FTC. One of the top complaints smartphone consumers have today is the inability to block unwanted calls and texts – we provide that control and make it extremely easy and intuitive."

PrivacyStar's unique complaint filing feature makes it easy to report abusive calls directly to the FTC and stop these unwanted calls from disrupting your life. PrivacyStar is the only mobile app that captures detailed information about possible telemarketing or debt collection violations including date, time, number and identity and automates the process of supplying complaint information to the appropriate authorities for further action.

PrivacyStar's call and text blocking functionality gives users the ability to block individual numbers, entire area codes or all private and unknown numbers. Automatic text messaging features enable users to send a custom text message while sending callers to voicemail.

The free PrivacyStar service includes:

• Unlimited call blocking
• Unlimited text blocking
• Real-Time Caller ID (limited)
• Unlimited reporting of abusive numbers
• Reverse number lookup (limited)
• Real-time call interaction with CallCenter

For $2.99 per month PrivacyStar offers an ad-free experience along with:

• Unlimited call blocking
• Unlimited text blocking
• Unlimited real-time caller ID
• Unlimited reporting of abusive numbers
• Unlimited reverse number lookup
• Real-time call interaction with CallCenter
• Advance customization of CallCenter

Pricing and Availability
PrivacyStar is available as a free download at Google Play. The optional $2.99 per month service can be purchased directly from the PrivacyStar application.   

About PrivacyStar
Founded in late 2008, PrivacyStar is the only service to include real-time caller ID, unlimited call and text blocking as well the ability to report abusive calls and texts directly to federal agencies. PrivacyStar has blocked over 100 million calls and filed over 300,000 complaints directly with the Federal Trade Commission for Do Not Call and Fair Debt Collections Practices Act violations on behalf of our customers.

For regular PrivacyStar updates follow us at www.twitter.com/PrivacyStar, become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PrivacyStar or visit www.PrivacyStar.com.

PrivacyStar is a registered trademark of First Orion Corp. All registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Jasmine Castro
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
[email protected]  

SOURCE PrivacyStar