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- April 2, 2019 5:27PM EST
- April 2, 2019
Are you sick and tired of the robocalls and spam calls you get on your landline or mobile phone? Beyond registering your phone number with the FTC's Do Not Call Registry (which doesn't stop scammers and disreputable telemarketers from calling you), you can take other actions.
Apple iPhones and Android phones come with built-in features for blocking specific phone numbers, and mobile carriers offer their own blocking tools as well. Several third-party apps—such as Nomorobo, Hiya Caller ID and Block, RoboKiller, and Truecaller—strive to block telemarketing calls. Let's check them out.
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(Editor's Note: This story was updated on April 2, 2019.)
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Register With the FTC's Do Not Call List
First, if you haven't already done so, register your landline and mobile phone number with the FTC's Do Not Call Registry. Open the website for this registry. Click on the icon to Register Your Phone.Verify Your Registration
If you think you may have already registered, click on the button to Verify Here.Add Your Information
Type your phone number and email address and click on Submit.Finalize Verification
At the next screen, click on Verify to confirm your number and email address.Email Verification
The next screen tells you that you'll receive an email indicating whether your number is already registered. Check your email for the message.Begin Registration
If you're not registered, return to the Do Not Call site and restart the process, this time choosing the option to Register Here.Add Your Information
Enter your phone number and email address. Click Submit.Confirm Registration
Confirm your information at the next screen and click on Register. The next screen directs you to check a message in your email. Click on the link in the message to complete your registration. A page pops up to confirm that your registration is complete.Report Unwanted Calls
Next, you can report a robocall or scam call to the FTC. The agency can't act on your specific complaint, but it will suggest steps that you can take and collect the information you provide in its own fight against sleazy telemarketers. Return to the Do Not Call site and click on the icon to Report Unwanted Calls.Provide Detailed Information
Click Continue on the next screen and fill out all the details about the phone call in question. Hit Continue again to submit the information.Include Additional Information
Provide additional details at the next screen and then click on Submit. Alternatively, you can call the FTC at 1-888-382-1222 to report an unwanted call.Block Specific Numbers on iPhone
If you get robocalls or spam calls from the same number, you can block that number on your mobile phone. To do this on an iPhone, open the Phone app and tap on the icon for Recent calls. Tap on the Info icon next to the number you want to block. Tap on the link to Block this Caller. At the confirmation message, tap on the button to Block Contact. That number is now blocked.Block Specific Numbers on Android
The steps for blocking numbers on an Android phone vary based on your phone and your version of the OS. Here's one example. Open the Phone app. From the recent calls screen, look for and tap the number you want to block. Tap More. Tap the command to Block number or Block/report spam. Confirm the message asking if you want to block the number.Type the Number
Here's another example for Android phones. From the Phone app, tap More > Settings > Blocked Numbers. If necessary, tap the link to Add a Number. Type the phone number you want to block and then tap + or Block to block it.Blocking by Carrier
The major carriers have their own steps and apps for blocking unwanted calls. AT&T serves up a support page with directions for blocking calls on different types of phones. The company also provides a blocking app and service called Call Protect for iOS and Android, and a service known as Smart Limits.
Verizon Wireless now offers a free version of its Call Filter service for subscribers with compatible phones and postpaid plans. The free version tries to detect and filter out spam calls. It alerts you when an incoming call is likely spam, lets you report unsolicited numbers, and can automatically block robocalls based your set level of risk. For $2.99 a month per line, the paid version of Call Filter kicks in Caller ID, a personal spam list, and other features.
iPhone users can download the Call Filter app from the App Store. The app should be pre-loaded on Android devices, but it's on Google Play if not.
T-Mobile provides a Scam ID feature designed for phones with Caller ID enabled. This feature tries to identify and alert you to known scam calls. The company also offers a Scam Block service that attempts to block robocalls and scam calls.
Sprintoffers a My Sprint app through which subscribers can block specific calls. It also sells a Premium Caller ID app and service for $2.99 a month that screens calls from unknown numbers.
Using Nomorobo
A variety of third-party mobile apps try to block robocalls and spam calls based on a list of known offenders.
Available for iOS and Android, Nomorobo attempts to clamp down on robocalls and other telemarketing calls by scanning a blacklist of known phone numbers. The app can block a spam call and send it to voicemail or allow it through and identify it as phone spam. Nomorobo can also protect you against spam text messages, serve as an ad blocker on the web, and help you report a robocall or spam call.
Nomorobo costs $1.99 a month, though you can take it for a spin via a free two-week trial. To learn more, check out PCMag's review of Nomorobo.
Using Hiya Caller ID and Block
Designed for iPhones and Android phones, Hiya Caller ID and Block can block or warn you of robocalls and scam calls based on a database of known scammers.
The app tackles phone calls associated with fraud and illegal activities, as well as those connected with telemarketers. Hiya can detect spoofed calls that use the same initial digits as your own number. You can even type a phone number into the app, and Hiya will reveal its source and tell you if it's a suspected spam number.
The basic app is free. Avatar dlc xuid patcher. A premium edition with more features is available as a seven-day trial, and then costs $2.99 a month or $14.99 a year.
RoboKiller
RoboKiller tries not only to block spam calls but also attempts to mess with the spammers. The app's Answer Bots can automatically answer spam calls with prerecorded nonsense designed to frustrate them and waste their time. You can also create your own bot responses. The app tries to block calls based on a database of known spammers, but you can also add specific numbers that you want blocked.
It's available on iOS and just launched in Android, so some iOS features are not yet available on Google's platform. As such, the Android app is $0.99 a month or $9.99 per year, while iOS starts at $2.49 per month.
Truecaller
Made for iOS and Android, Truecaller strives to block spam phone calls and text messages. The app tries to identify each incoming call, especially those from unfamiliar numbers, so you know if it's legit or not.
Truecaller can automatically block unwanted calls based on known spammers, as well as numbers you manually add. You can also look up specific names and phone numbers to get information on them. You can even make phone calls directly from the app to identify and call friends and other contacts.
The basic app is free. For $1.99 a month or $17.99 a year, you can remove all ads and enjoy other benefits.
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