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Blocking a number

I have blocked a specific number. However I still get calls… but they are from a different number, with different area codes each time. Can you please assist me with what I can do? I really don’t want to get a new number. I have had this number for several years. I’m so confused. This is clearly harassment. But how can I prove it’s truly the same person.

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 19, 2023 3:53 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023 6:33 PM


..LucilleBa11..

Perhaps on the 'retail side' of an incoming call, you may not

be able to block each one; I know I can't. Even with landline.


Some of those might still be scam or phishing types of calls.


There are support articles with different views or instructions

on how to try and deal with those. Some are like you've tried.


Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT207099


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


Avoid unwanted calls on iPhone - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/guide/iphone/avoid-unwanted-calls..

(send unknowns to voicemail; see for more detail)


Get help with security issues - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201221

[Hard to compare what you may have tried to hopeful results.]


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Jul 19, 2023 6:33 PM in response to LucilleBa11


..LucilleBa11..

Perhaps on the 'retail side' of an incoming call, you may not

be able to block each one; I know I can't. Even with landline.


Some of those might still be scam or phishing types of calls.


There are support articles with different views or instructions

on how to try and deal with those. Some are like you've tried.


Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT207099


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


Avoid unwanted calls on iPhone - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/guide/iphone/avoid-unwanted-calls..

(send unknowns to voicemail; see for more detail)


Get help with security issues - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201221

[Hard to compare what you may have tried to hopeful results.]


Blocking a number

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