Is there a way to block incoming calls by Caller ID, area code, or state

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Is there a way to block incoming calls by Caller ID, area code, or state

I am having an issue with a scammer that calls me every day. Their Caller ID is always the same. It's "US Energy". Every time they call I block the number in both my iphone and carrier call blocking app. However, this scammer simply changes one digit in the number in order to circumvent my blocking them. Having the ability to block them by area code, state, or caller ID would be very helpful.

I have an Iphone 12 Pro Max

Thank you!

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Feb 9, 2022 1:09 PM

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KiltedTim

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Feb 9, 2022 1:21 PM in response to ascottbag

No, however, you can use Settings>Phone>Silence Unknown Callers to send all callers not in your contacts or recent outgoing calls directly to voicemail. If they're legitimate, they'll leave a message if they really want to talk to you.

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ascottbag Author

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Feb 9, 2022 1:28 PM in response to Raicya

I’ve tried that. Unfortunately since this scammer keeps changing a digit the carrier can’t stop it.

I just found an app in the App Store, called Number Shield that is supposed to allow you to be able to block calls using a place holder #, such as 909-###-####. I just set it up. We’ll see if I get a call from this scammer tomorrow. I only used it on the last four digits so far. Fingers crossed.

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ascottbag Author

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Feb 11, 2022 7:31 PM in response to Raicya

Number Shield is FANTASTIC! Not one call has come in from this scammer since I entered them into this app! Can't wait to use it on other numbers that my other call screeners/blockers can stop!

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ascottbag Author

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Feb 9, 2022 1:34 PM in response to KiltedTim

Unfortunately the “Unknown” callers seems to only work if the caller ID is blocked, or unknown. It doesn’t seem to mean that the caller is not in your contacts list. Since this scammer does have a caller ID, my phone still rings.

I’ve just installed an app from the App Store that allows me to be able to use a # as a digit placeholder. Ex: 909-676-####, or 909-###-####. If this actually works, this will be exactly what I am looking for. It’s called Number Shield.

Wish me luck!

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Feb 9, 2022 1:59 PM in response to ascottbag

ascottbag wrote:

Unfortunately the “Unknown” callers seems to only work if the caller ID is blocked, or unknown.

No, Settings/Phone/Silence Unknown Callers=ON will block calls from any number that is not in your contacts.

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Raicya

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Feb 16, 2022 12:02 PM in response to fedup954

Search in the App Store for Number Shield app that is use by ascottbag.

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Raicya

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Feb 9, 2022 1:21 PM in response to ascottbag

Report to your carrier.

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Raicya

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Feb 9, 2022 1:57 PM in response to ascottbag

Given the caller ID is -> US Energy, report to your carrier, they can verify whether US Energy is really that well-known company or not.

And tell them too that this scammer simply changes one digit in the number.

I'm not familiar with Number Shield app and I've had a look in the App Store.

It seems like a good app given the ratings and reviews.

Thank you for your extensive feedback and we will keep our fingers crossed for you.

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ascottbag Author

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Feb 9, 2022 2:08 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Unfortunately for me, as an independent Insurance agent, I get a lot of calls from my ads from people obviously who wouldn’t be in my contacts list that are looking for insurance. Some don’t or won’t necessarily leave a message if I don’t answer.

I’ll post here tomorrow to let you know if this number shield works. If it does, it will be exactly what I’m looking for.

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fedup954

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Feb 16, 2022 11:58 AM in response to ascottbag

I’m having the exact same problem with constant scam calls coming from “US Energy”. I’ve blocked every number, but they just keep changing it. Can you explain what Number Shield is and exactly how to use it? Thanks!

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ascottbag Author

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Feb 9, 2022 2:03 PM in response to Raicya

Yeah, I’ve done that. They still stated there’s nothing they can do. They were pretty useless. I’m hoping though that this number shield works. Will let you know tomorrow if it works or not.

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