To block "Scam Likely" calls on an iPhone, the most effective methods are:
- Manually block individual scam numbers:
- Open the Phone app and go to the Recents or All call log.
- Find the number marked "Scam Likely."
- Tap the info (i) icon next to the number.
- Scroll down and select "Block this Caller."
- Use the iPhone's built-in settings to filter and silence unknown or spam calls:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Phone.
- Turn on "Silence Unknown Callers" to send calls from numbers not in your contacts directly to voicemail.
- Enable "Call Blocking & Identification" to allow your carrier or apps to identify and block suspected spam calls.
- Use the "Screen Unknown Callers" feature introduced in iOS 26 where calls from unknown numbers are answered by Siri asking the caller to state their reason before the phone rings.
- Some carriers offer free or paid scam blocking services that can be enabled through carrier settings or apps integrated with iPhone call blocking.
These steps reduce interruptions from fraudulent calls and allow some control over which unknown calls to receive or ignore. Blocking individual numbers is less effective because scammers often use many different numbers, so using the settings to silence or screen unknown calls is encouraged for the best protection.
