To block spam calls on your iPhone, you can use several built-in features and additional methods:
Use Built-in iPhone Features
1. Block Specific Numbers Manually
- Open the Phone app.
- Go to Favorites, Recents, or Voicemail.
- Tap the "i" icon next to the number you want to block.
- Scroll down and tap "Block this Caller."
This blocks calls, FaceTime, and messages from that number
2. Turn on Silence Unknown Callers
- Go to Settings > Phone.
- Scroll to Calls and tap "Silence Unknown Callers."
- Toggle it on.
This silences calls from numbers not in your contacts, recent calls, or Siri Suggestions, sending them directly to voicemail without ringing your phone
3. Enable Silence Junk Callers (Carrier Dependent)
- Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification.
- Turn on "Silence Junk Callers" if available.
This feature automatically silences calls identified by your carrier as spam or fraud and sends them to voicemail
4. Use Call Identification Apps
- Download apps like Hiya, Truecaller, or Nomorobo from the App Store.
- Enable them in Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification.
These apps help identify and block spam calls by using databases of known spam numbers
Additional Tips
- Keep your iPhone updated to the latest iOS version for the best spam call protection
- Report persistent spam numbers to your carrier for possible network-wide blocking
- Consider removing your phone number from online data brokers and people search sites to reduce exposure to spammers
By combining these methods, you can significantly reduce or block spam calls on your iPhone and maintain peace of mind
