Scam calls/texts, and robocalls, are a growing problem. Fortunately, cell phone providers and app developers have created ways to detect and block spam calls, so they never reach your smartphone. Since there are so many different ways to block spam calls and texts, and since some ways are better than others, I've created a list of the best methods to use depending on your smartphone type.
Android
If you're an Android user, Phone by Google is by far the best application you can download to block unwanted spam calls. It replaces your stock dialer app, allowing you to dial calls directly from the app. You can download Phone by Google on this page: https://tinyurl.com/454sjt6v
Google Phone App Features
Caller ID & spam blocking
Search nearby places
Dialer & contacts
Visual voicemail
How to Block Spam Calls with the Phone by Google app
Open the Phone by Google app. Tap on the menu button in the top right corner of the screen (three dots)
Tap Settings > Spam and Call Screen > Call Screen
Select the 'Spam' option below 'Unknown Call Settings'
Choose the option to 'Silently Decline'.
Incoming calls detected as spam will no longer activate the ringer on your phone
How to Block Spam Text Messages on Android phones.
To block spam text messages on your Android phone, you'll need the Messages app, also developed by Google. Your phone may already have the Messages app, but if it doesn't, you can download it on this page: https://tinyurl.com/yc76pcmp
Open the Messages app on your phone and then tap the menu button in the top right corner of the screen (three dots). Tap Settings.
Scroll down and then tap Spam protection. Enable spam protection by sliding the toggle switch to turn it on.
Your phone will now filter unwanted spam text messages
iPhone
If you're an iPhone user, I suggest downloading the free Truecaller: Caller ID & Block app.
You can download the app on this page: https://tinyurl.com/3wxmcpkf
How to Enable TrueCaller on your iPhone
After you download Truecaller, open the Settings app on your iPhone
Tap on Phone > Call Blocking & Identification > Turn on all TrueCaller options
Your phone will not block unwanted spam calls on your iPhone
With some carriers, it's not necessary to download a third party app like TrueCaller to block unwanted spam calls. You may have the option of enabling 'Silence Junk Callers' directly in your iPhone settings.
Open the Settings app on your phone
Tap Phone > Call Blocking & Identification > turn on Silence Junk Callers
Your phone will now block unwanted spam calls on your iPhone
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