How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages

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First published: 9 November 2022 @ 6:00 pm

3. Use a call blocker app

There are also many call blocker apps available for both iPhone and Android. These apps usually have a free and a paid version. The paid versions usually have more features, but the free versions are often good enough.

If you feel any annoying disruptions from marketing callers or other callers, you can use call blocker apps to report the number and block it from future calls.

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What You Should Do If You Receive Spams

Besides knowing how to block the spam text messages and phone calls, you also should know about other thing. You should know about what to do when you receive the spam. Here is what you should do:

1. Do not answer calls from unknown callers

If you do not recognize the number, do not answer the call. If it’s important, the person should leave a message. Incoming calls from private or unknown numbers are often spam calls. Therefore, you better not to answer spam phone calls.

2. Do not respond to unwanted texts or messages from unknown numbers

Just like with calls, if you do not recognize the number, do not respond to the message. Suspicious messages, prerecorded message, phishing text messages, and spam texts often come from unknown numbers.

These types of messages try to get you to respond or click on a link. By responding, you are letting the sender know that your number is active, which could lead to more spam texts and calls. That’s why you should not respond the message when the number is unknown.