Blocking Spam Calls

Question

Level 1

5 points

Blocking Spam Calls

I get a lot of unsolicited calls to my phone. I’ve registered with the national Do Not Call list, but robo callers only check this list after the call is placed, so I get two rings and then it stops. I’d like to send all calls from parties not in my contacts straight to ****, but I’ll settle for sending them to voicemail. Other than assigning a ring tone individually to each of my contacts, is there a way to block out callers who are not in my contact list? Thanks.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.1, iMessage

Posted on Dec 11, 2017 2:20 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Best reply

IdrisSeabright

Level 10

155,039 points

Dec 15, 2017 10:37 AM in response to Browntoe

I like NoMoRoBo which was recommended to me by forum regular Lawrence Finch. It has a small monthly subscription charge but it has been, dare I say, life changing.

If you don't need to get other notifications (e.g. messages, reminders, etc), you could use the built in Do Not Disturb feature. Settings>Do Not Disturb. Set it to allow calls from Contacts.

Reply

Answer 2

Dec 11, 2017 2:23 PM in response to Browntoe

Not really. But there are services that can at least identify calls as spam. AT&T for example offers a service called Call Protect and there are apps in the App Store which will help with this annoyance as well.

Reply

Answer 3

Dec 11, 2017 2:34 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

I usually don't recommend the DND option, because people will then miss their text alerts and reminders.

Reply

Answer 4

Dec 11, 2017 2:37 PM in response to lobsterghost1

But, some people don't care so, I recommend it with the appropriate warning.

Reply

Answer 5

Dec 11, 2017 3:38 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Yep, the OP can make an informed decision based on their specific need!

Reply