A smart feature that fixes a broken SMS system, but one that requires you to balance convenience against privacy.
This is the biggest trade-off. By using a proxy, you’re trusting that proxy device (or Truecaller’s servers) to handle your verification request. While Truecaller claims the proxy cannot read the actual code, the fact that another device is involved raises legitimate privacy questions. truecaller proxy
However, in jurisdictions like China, Russia, or Iran, using a proxy to access foreign caller-ID services may violate local telecommunications laws. A smart feature that fixes a broken SMS