How can I stop blocked calls on my iPhone?

Blocked calls still coming through. I see this is a persistent issue for many of iPhone users. But Apple has not addressed our issue. Do they even care????



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iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 25, 2025 5:03 PM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2025 5:28 PM

  • Is the same number showing in your Blocked call list? It is best to block from your call history as there are various formats a number can use with the 1 or +1 in front of the 10 digit number.
  • After blocking the number and receiving the call again, does it show as Unblock This Caller when tapping the info button in your Recent call history.
  • Many times the number is spoofed but still identified by the same name. Blocking one of those numbers will not block future spoofed numbers. The scammers know this.
  • FaceTime can also receive calls from email addresses so that would need blocked as well.
  • Are these voice calls that are still coming through, or FaceTime, Messages, or Voicemails that you are receiving?
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Apr 25, 2025 5:28 PM in response to SudieQue

  • Is the same number showing in your Blocked call list? It is best to block from your call history as there are various formats a number can use with the 1 or +1 in front of the 10 digit number.
  • After blocking the number and receiving the call again, does it show as Unblock This Caller when tapping the info button in your Recent call history.
  • Many times the number is spoofed but still identified by the same name. Blocking one of those numbers will not block future spoofed numbers. The scammers know this.
  • FaceTime can also receive calls from email addresses so that would need blocked as well.
  • Are these voice calls that are still coming through, or FaceTime, Messages, or Voicemails that you are receiving?

Apr 25, 2025 5:13 PM in response to SudieQue

"Blocked calls not being blocked.: Blocked calls still coming through. I see this is a persistent issue for many of iPhone users. But Apple has not addressed our issue. Do they even care????"

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Troubleshooting Blocked Numbers Going Through::


A. View Contacts Search Bar:

Go into the Contacts app and type the number in the top. If it pops up, then it is assigned as a contact. So, block the contact.


B. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:

The free version blocks popups. The paid version blocks out known spam numbers, and lets you add number to the block list. So, consider using it. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community. Get it Right in the App Store: Malwarebytes - Mobile Security - App Store


C. Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of you occurrences, if you don't report it to them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: on when this issue began, and how you've troubleshot it thus far. Include the URL of this thread
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

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