how can I stop spam calls

NLM022285 Said:

"how can I stop spam calls: What can I do to stop unwanted spam calls?"

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What to Try:

I have used the following, and they work just fine. Sometimes items come through, but it learns from that, and keeps it away from your iPhone.

A. Malwarebytes for iPhone:

One item usable is Malwarebytes for iPhone. Keep all the junk out. Get it Here: iOS Security - iPhone Call, Text, and Ad Blocker | Malwarebytes - it Blocks Scam Calls and Filters Site usage. It is developed by longtime users of these forums, making it the only reliable and official Security Software for an iPhone. It is something to consider when it comes to blocking out junk.

B. Malwarebytes Premium for iPhone:

This application can be found in the AppStore. It allows its users to do their part in all of this. They can report scam calls, by submitting the phone number, to its developer and adding a few lines for notes on the report upon submittal. In high-relevance to this case, it blocks popups from those phone numbers their customers have reported. Texts can be set to be received only by those in your contact list.

Get it here: MalwareBytes for iOS - App Store - Apple

The option that works for me: Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. See: Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

NLM022285 wrote:

What can I do to stop unwanted spam calls?

There is no general solution; the first person to find a way should be nominated for a Nobel prize. Foxfifth’s suggestion works, but only if you never want to receive calls from numbers not in your contacts.

You can see if your carrier has a spam blocking app; many do. They are not perfect, but they can help.

You can also get a 3rd party blocking app such as Nomorobo (the very first, and still IMO the best). It isn’t free, but it is very effective in blocking calls from identifiable numbers. And it can also block spam texts. It’s also available for VOIP landlines from https://nomorobo.com, and is free for landlines.