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2024-10-27 14:04:48 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Both TrueCaller display name and Whatsapp name can be changed. This cannot be considered a sure way to authenticate their real name. The way to clearly ascertain true identity would be the banking account name, which has not been shared. https://support.truecaller.com/support/solutions/articles/81000392586-how-do-i-change-my-name-in-truecaller-#:~:text=If%20your%20number%20is%20showing,yourself%20as%20the%20fastest%20option https://faq.whatsapp.com/859240711908360/?cms_platform=web

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• Both TrueCaller display name and Whatsapp name can be changed. This cannot be considered a sure way to authenticate their real name. The way to clearly ascertain true identity would be the banking account name, which has not been shared. https://support.truecaller.com/support/solutions/articles/81000392586-how-do-i-change-my-name-in-truecaller-#:~:text=If%20your%20number%20is%20showing,yourself%20as%20the%20fastest%20option https://faq.whatsapp.com/859240711908360/?cms_platform=web