SpamShield PNG
Lead
lead
Backend Engineer
Frontend Engineer
Overview
It's basically about phone calls that are pranks and scams
Mission
Value Proposition
SpamShield PNG is a community-driven database that helps Papua New Guineans identify and block known prank callers and scammers. Users can "check" a number before answering and contribute to a national "Blacklist" of numbers used for harassment.
Target Customer
Mobile phone users in PNG who are frequently targeted by anonymous prank callers or "Missed Call" scammers.
Revenue Model
- Freemium: Free number lookup and manual reporting.
- Premium ($2/mo): Automatic call blocking (syncing the community blacklist to the phone’s block list) and "Verified" status for legitimate businesses.
KPIs
- Database Growth: Number of unique prank/scam numbers reported in PNG.
- Community Engagement: Number of active users checking or reporting numbers monthly.
- Block Success: Estimated number of harassment calls prevented.