3.0.6.0 / May 8, 2017
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Description

Safe IQ Ugly Mugs is a free safety scheme forsex workers. It improves the safety of sex workers by bringing sexworkers together to share information about potentialdangers.

It is free and it is available to all sex workers in Ireland andthe UK.

The real advantage of this Android app is that it can screen yourincoming and outgoing calls and text messages, and alert you, ifyou have contact with a number that is in the Ugly Mugsdatabase.

In order to use this app, you need to have to have an account withUgly Mugs and an Android phone.

You can register for an account on the Ugly Mugs website:
https://uglymugs.ie/wp-login.php?action=register (Ireland &UK)

Installation

You will be asked to give the app permission to perform somefunctions when installing. These permissions are explained below ifyou would like further information about any of them:

Your messages, Read SMS or MMS, receive SMS - The app does not readyour messages but it automatically captures the number that you aresending to or receiving from so that it can check it against theUgly Mugs database.

Network communication, Full Internet access - The app requires fullinternet access in order to fetch information from the Ugly Mugsdatabase.

Phone calls, Intercept outgoing calls, read phone status and ID -The app requires permission to capture the telephone number of yourincoming and outgoing calls so that it may check them against theUgly Mugs database. It also requires permission on the phonesstatus so it knows if you are currently making a call or receivinga call. It cannot listen to calls.

Services that cost you money, Send SMS messages - The app cannotsend messages but requires permission to access this feature inorder to capture the telephone number of the outgoing SMS messagesin order to check them against the Ugly Mugs database.

System tools, Display system-level alerts - The app requirespermission to show you an alert whenever an active Ugly Mug reportis found.

Using the App

Once installed the app will ask you to login with your Ugly Mugsusername and password.

Alert Popups

Alert popups occur when you receive a call or text from a numberlisted in the Ugly Mugs database or make a call or send a text to anumber listed in the Ugly Mugs database.

A red alert indicates a high level warning. Normal level warningsare orange.

If the number is not in Ugly Mugs you will get a green alerttelling you it is not in the database.

If your phone cannot connect to the Internet to check Ugly Mugs youwill get a grey alert letting you know the app is unable to checkthe number.

Search

You can search to find out if any phone number is in Ugly Mugs. Ifthe number is in the database you can see when and why it wasreported and read full details of incidents.

Report

You can easily report incidents to Ugly Mugs.

Settings

Choose if you want the app to run automatically every time you turnon your phone or not. Also, if you’d prefer the app didn’t pop upwith alerts whilst you are making or receiving calls or texts, youcan switch them off here.

Languages

The app is available in 12 different languages. It detects thelanguage settings on your phone and automatically offers you thematching language version.

Your Privacy

We don't log your phone number or any number that is checkedagainst the Ugly Mugs database.

App Information Ugly Mugs

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Ugly Mugs 3.0.6.0 APK
Safe IQ Ltd.
Safe IQ Ugly Mugs is a free safety scheme forsex workers. It improves the safety of sex workers by bringing sexworkers together to share information about potentialdangers.It is free and it is available to all sex workers in Ireland andthe UK.The real advantage of this Android app is that it can screen yourincoming and outgoing calls and text messages, and alert you, ifyou have contact with a number that is in the Ugly Mugsdatabase.In order to use this app, you need to have to have an account withUgly Mugs and an Android phone.You can register for an account on the Ugly Mugs website:https://uglymugs.ie/wp-login.php?action=register (Ireland &UK)InstallationYou will be asked to give the app permission to perform somefunctions when installing. These permissions are explained below ifyou would like further information about any of them:Your messages, Read SMS or MMS, receive SMS - The app does not readyour messages but it automatically captures the number that you aresending to or receiving from so that it can check it against theUgly Mugs database.Network communication, Full Internet access - The app requires fullinternet access in order to fetch information from the Ugly Mugsdatabase.Phone calls, Intercept outgoing calls, read phone status and ID -The app requires permission to capture the telephone number of yourincoming and outgoing calls so that it may check them against theUgly Mugs database. It also requires permission on the phonesstatus so it knows if you are currently making a call or receivinga call. It cannot listen to calls.Services that cost you money, Send SMS messages - The app cannotsend messages but requires permission to access this feature inorder to capture the telephone number of the outgoing SMS messagesin order to check them against the Ugly Mugs database.System tools, Display system-level alerts - The app requirespermission to show you an alert whenever an active Ugly Mug reportis found.Using the AppOnce installed the app will ask you to login with your Ugly Mugsusername and password.Alert PopupsAlert popups occur when you receive a call or text from a numberlisted in the Ugly Mugs database or make a call or send a text to anumber listed in the Ugly Mugs database.A red alert indicates a high level warning. Normal level warningsare orange.If the number is not in Ugly Mugs you will get a green alerttelling you it is not in the database.If your phone cannot connect to the Internet to check Ugly Mugs youwill get a grey alert letting you know the app is unable to checkthe number.SearchYou can search to find out if any phone number is in Ugly Mugs. Ifthe number is in the database you can see when and why it wasreported and read full details of incidents.ReportYou can easily report incidents to Ugly Mugs.SettingsChoose if you want the app to run automatically every time you turnon your phone or not. Also, if you’d prefer the app didn’t pop upwith alerts whilst you are making or receiving calls or texts, youcan switch them off here.LanguagesThe app is available in 12 different languages. It detects thelanguage settings on your phone and automatically offers you thematching language version.Your PrivacyWe don't log your phone number or any number that is checkedagainst the Ugly Mugs database.