No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android

Date:
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:40:43 +0000

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NordVPN has launched HangUp, a free standalone Android app that identifies, categorizes, and blocks scam and telemarketing calls for users with just a free Nord account.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter NordVPN has launched HangUp, a free anti-scam call Android app HangUp needs just a free Nord account to get started The app is built upon NordVPN's existing Call Protection technology NordVPN has released HangUp, a standalone Android app designed to identify
and block unwanted calls that's completely free to use.

HangUp identifies and categorizes incoming calls, displays caller
information, and lets users block entire categories such as scam or telemarketing calls. It's a notable move from a company better known for topping best VPN lists, and it signals another step in NordVPN's shift toward becoming an all-in-one security brand. NordVPN research says that 2 in 5 Americans feel unsafe because of scam calls, and for many people, dodging fraudulent numbers has become a daily chore rather than an occasional annoyance.

"Scam calls are a basic digital safety problem at this point, and we felt
that basic protection shouldn't be behind a paywall," NordVPN's spokesperson told TechRadar, explaining the reason why the company decided to build a free app.

The app is available worldwide on the Google Play Store, and NordVPN confirms to TechRadar that they are working on making it available for iOS soon. You may like NordVPN rolls out real-time scam Call Protection for iPhone users globally here's how it keeps your phone more secure than ever NordVPN
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Try it out before committing by using the 3 0-day money-back guarantee. View Deal Why a free call-blocking app is needed The state of spam calls varies depending on where you live, but according to NordVPN's survey, nearly two in five Americans say they feel unsafe because of scam calls.

Plus, according to Hiya's State of the Call 2026 report, Americans receive an average of 10 unwanted calls a week, and nearly 30 million lost money to a phone scam in the past year, with an average loss of $682. How HangUp works HangUp is powered by NordVPN and uses caller reputation data to flag potentially harmful numbers before you decide whether to pick up. When a call comes in, the app checks the number, warns you if it looks like spam or a telemarketing attempt, and can sort callers by type so you know what you're dealing with at a glance.

The blocking works at the category level, so rather than blacklisting numbers one by one, you can choose to automatically block entire groups such as scam or telemarketing calls.

HangUp can also handle that blocking for you automatically, and it keeps weekly, monthly, and yearly stats so you can see how many unwanted calls it has stopped. What to read next Android I/O: Surfshark's Alternative ID will make Android 17's 'Spoofing Protection' feature even better at stopping scam calls NordVPN is now part of Mastercards lifestyle perks find out if you are eligible You heard right NordVPN has rolled out an AI voice checker to protect you from audio deepfakes on Chrome The provider already offers a Call Protection feature built into the main NordVPN app, which flags suspected
scam calls before you answer and requires a premium subscription. That
feature was developed in partnership with Hiya and has been rolling out to Android and iPhone users across a growing list of countries.

HangUp, by contrast, is a separate, standalone app that doesn't need a paid NordVPN plan at all. It brings the same core idea, warning you about and blocking dodgy callers, to anyone willing to sign up for a free Nord account.

Getting up and running is straightforward.

Download HangUp from the Google Play Store on your Android phone, sign in with a free Nord account (or create one on Nords website if you don't have one), and grant the app the caller ID and spam permissions it needs to screen your calls. Today's best NordVPN deals NordVPN 2 Year 2.59 /mth View at NordVPN NordVPN 1 year 4.09 /mth View at NordVPN NordVPN 1 Month 11.09 /mth View at NordVPN Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!



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