Problem with Call Blocking

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Problem with Call Blocking

I have a lot of numbers blocked (spam callers), but one today will not stay "blocked" and they are calling every hour or so. The calls ring through despite being on my block list, but the recorded voice messages are in my "blocked" folder in voice mail. The calls also show up on my MacBook Pro to "accept" or "decline". My iPhone is on iOS 13.2.1. How do I fully block these calls? It's been 6 hours now with calls, so I doubt they're going to stop any time soon...

iPhone XS, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 13, 2019 1:55 PM

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FoxFifth

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Nov 13, 2019 2:03 PM in response to mr_den7

Sorry, I don't know why that isn't working but just in case you aren't already aware, there is a new feature on iOS 13 and later that I find much more effective than blocking. For me, blocking was not very effective as scammers are constantly changing and spoofing the numbers that they use. The new feature stops the phone from ringing if the caller isn't in your contact list. The only downside for me was that I needed to add a few contacts to my list that I wouldn't have otherwise. Since I have turned the option on it has been 100% effective. It is at Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers.

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mr_den7 Author

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Nov 13, 2019 2:09 PM in response to FoxFifth

I actually used that setting for awhile after I upgraded to iOS 13, but missed a lot of business calls (long story, but I get quite a few legitimate calls from numbers that I can't foresee putting in my contact list before they call. Years ago I should have done a separate business cell and personal cell, but I didn't want to carry 2 phones around. Now this is my penance. Lol!). Thank you for the suggestion!!

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mr_den7 Author

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Nov 13, 2019 2:12 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

I didn't think of them spoofing the actual spam number. I mean, I've seen a lot of spoofs of legitimate numbers (FBI, IRS, my own cell number, etc.), but never thought anyone would go to the trouble of spoofing a spam "nothing" number. That's probably it. Dang spammers make me nuts. Thanks!

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ChrisJ4203

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Nov 13, 2019 2:16 PM in response to mr_den7

Most of them are all computer generated, and each time they call, it can show any number they wish. I actually got one on one day that was my cell number and the all was coming in on my cell phone. Knew that wasn't correct!

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ChrisJ4203

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Nov 13, 2019 2:03 PM in response to mr_den7

More than likely they are spoofing the Caller ID, so it is not really coming from that number, thus you cannot block it.

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