Scam callers

I been getting a lot of scam callers but I don't know how to keep them from not calling me. I try to block the numbers but they keep making new numbers and won't stop calling me…

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 23, 2024 11:45 AM

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Feb 23, 2024 12:02 PM in response to johanna2004

The scam callers all have special equipment that disguises the actual number from which they are calling, so while you can "block" the number that appears to be calling, the same scammers will soon be calling you again using another number.


Unless you are expecting an important call from an unknown number, it's probably best to simply not answer from callers that you do not recognize.


If it's important, the caller will leave a message. If a caller doesn't leave a message, the call really wasn't all that important anyway.



Feb 23, 2024 12:01 PM in response to johanna2004

johanna2004 wrote:

I been getting a lot of scam callers but I don't know how to keep them from not calling me. I try to block the numbers but they keep making new numbers and won't stop calling me…


If you’re in the US, please also send your grumble about this spam to the FCC.


How to file a complaint: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts

Feb 23, 2024 12:18 PM in response to Saegzz

Saegzz wrote:

Keep blocking. I’ve blocked dozens.



I’ve blocked way, way, way more than that, and unfortunately the spammers know all the potential sending numbers, so they don’t ever need to repeat the numbers they’re spoofing. This due to the way the telephone network works and the cost to the carriers for fixing this problem, unfortunately.

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