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eedoxies Author

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Spam calls

Has anyone been able to block an entire area code ? I am getting nearly constant calls from San Antonio, TX with area code and first 3 digits the same. I block each call, but the last 4 numbers change and another call comes through. I am about ready to turn phone off and not use it.

Verizon's Call Filter is useless. I really do not want to change my phone number, I have had it for 25 years and there is no guarantee another number will not yield the same results.

Thank you.

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 11:43 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Nov 19, 2021 11:50 AM

The option I use is Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. It doesn't block an area code but does block calls from callers not in your Contacts or those you've not recently been in contact with.

See the following for details: Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

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