To stop spam calls, you can take several effective steps: Register on the Do
Not Call List
Add your number to the national Do Not Call Registry to reduce telemarketing
calls from legitimate companies
. Use Built-in Phone Features
- On iPhone, enable Silence Unknown Callers (Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers) to send calls from unknown numbers directly to voicemail without ringing
- On Android phones, use the Phone app’s blocking and spam reporting features. Many Android devices allow blocking unknown callers via settings (e.g., Samsung’s Smart Call or Android’s Block numbers feature)
Block Specific Numbers
Manually block numbers that repeatedly call you using your phone’s call log or
recent calls list. This helps if spammers reuse the same number
. Use Carrier and Third-Party Call Blocking Services
- Many carriers offer spam call blocking apps or services (e.g., AT&T ActiveArmor, Verizon Call Filter, T-Mobile Scam Shield) that filter and label suspected spam calls
- Third-party apps like Truecaller or Call Control can identify and block spam calls using community reports and databases
Report Spam Calls
Mark calls as spam or report them in your phone app to help improve spam
detection and reduce future calls from the same numbers
. Additional Tips
- Avoid answering calls from unknown numbers. If you do answer, some suggest muting the call and waiting for the caller to hang up, which can sometimes remove your number from spam lists
- Do not reply to texts from unknown senders, as replying may confirm your number is active and increase spam
By combining these methods-registering on the Do Not Call list, using phone and carrier blocking features, manually blocking numbers, and reporting spam- you can significantly reduce the number of spam calls you receive
