Since the latest update, my iPhone displays "scam likely" on many calls. And in the "recent calls" area it does not display the number, only "scam likely." Does it do this on any call from someone not in my contacts? In any case, it's annoying and unnecessary. Please show me the calling number and I'll decide whether to answer or not.
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11.0.3
You can see the calling number by tapping on the i next to the listing in Recents. This is a carrier feature, not something that iOS does. Normally you must install a carrier-provided app; for AT&T the app is called "call Protect," and it matches incoming calls against a list of known spam and scam numbers. Did you install such an app?
You can see the calling number by tapping on the i next to the listing in Recents. This is a carrier feature, not something that iOS does. Normally you must install a carrier-provided app; for AT&T the app is called "call Protect," and it matches incoming calls against a list of known spam and scam numbers. Did you install such an app?
This is something that carriers started implementing. It's not just those that aren't in your address book that these should come up. You may want to contact your carrier and see if it's something that can be turned off.
T-Mobile doesn't require you to install an app. It's simply a "feature" they provide. I get Scam Likely about 1 or 2 times a month and never answer them. Occasionally they leave a voice mail and can confirm it was a scam or at least trying to get me to buy something. I have had scam likely come across when it was a legitimate call though so doesn't seem to be perfect. The last Scam Likely call I received had the number listed as +1 000000000.
Thanks to all who replied. I recently switched to T-Mobile from AT&T. Though I installed 11.0.3 about the same time, this "problem" may have started at the time of that carrier switch, not the 11.0.3 install. I have not installed any apps that would produce this, but will check with T-Mobile and reply here later.
Either you have a call filtering app installed, or a call protection service is active on your cellular account. AT&T calls it "Call Protect".
Why is "scam likely" displayed?
