How To Block Scam Calls

Device-Based Blocking on iPhone

To block a number on an iPhone

• Go to the Phone app and recent calls
• Click on the info icon next to the number you wish to block
• Then scroll down and click “Block this Caller”

Device-Based Blocking on Android

To block a number on an Android phone:

• Go to the Phone app, select the number you want to block.
• Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner.
• Then select “Block number.”

Carrier-based blocking

a. T-Mobile Offers free scam call blocking; Scam Shield program

To activate it:

• Dial #662# from your phone

b. Verizon Offers free scam call blocking

To activate it:

• Go to the Verizon Call Filter app
• Turn on “Block all spam calls”

c. AT&T Offers a call blocking service called Call Protect

To activate it:

• Download the Call Protect app from the App Store or Google Play
• Follow the prompts

Do Not Call Registry

• Register for the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov to reduce telemarketing calls.
• It won’t block all scam calls, but it can help.

Third-party apps

Truecaller: Free Android and IOS App with optional premium service.

To use it:

• Sign up on their website
• Follow the prompts to set it up.

Hiya: Free Android and IOS App with optional premium service.

To use it:

• Sign up on their website.
• Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Nomorobo: is a paid service that can help you block scam calls

To use it :

• Sign up for an account on the Nomorobo website
• Follow the prompts to set it up.