{"id":84530,"date":"2024-11-30T12:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T07:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=84530"},"modified":"2024-11-30T12:57:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T07:27:39","slug":"how-to-block-scam-likely-calls-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/how-to-block-scam-likely-calls-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Block Scam Likely Calls iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">How To Block Scam Likely Calls iPhone<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:174\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>It&#8217;s super frustrating to get those &#8220;Scam Likely&#8221; calls, isn&#8217;t it? Luckily, your iPhone has some great tools to help you fight back. Silence Unknown Callers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:174\">Here&#8217;s how to block those annoying calls:<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:30\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>1. Silence Unknown Callers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:173\">This is a powerful tool that sends calls from numbers not in your contacts straight to voicemail. You&#8217;ll still see them in your recent calls list, but your phone won&#8217;t ring.<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-8:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-8:0\"><strong>To turn it on:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Phone &gt; Silence Unknown Callers<\/strong> and toggle it on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:189\"><strong>Important Note:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re expecting a call from someone not in your contacts (like a doctor&#8217;s office or delivery driver), make sure to add their number beforehand, or you might miss it!<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:31\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>2. Block Individual Numbers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:102\">If a &#8220;Scam Likely&#8221; call gets through or you know a specific number is spam, you can block it directly.<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"15:1-17:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:150\"><strong>From your recent calls:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Phone app<\/strong>, tap <strong>Recents<\/strong>, tap the <strong>&#8220;i&#8221;<\/strong> next to the number, scroll down, and tap <strong>Block this Caller<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-17:0\"><strong>From a text message:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Messages app<\/strong>, open the conversation, tap the <strong>name or number<\/strong> at the top, tap the <strong>&#8220;i&#8221;<\/strong>, and then tap <strong>Block this Caller<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:28\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>3. Use a Third-Party App<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:128\">There are some great apps in the App Store that specialize in identifying and blocking spam calls. Some popular options include:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"22:1-25:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:10\"><strong>Hiya<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:14\"><strong>Nomorobo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"24:1-25:0\"><strong>Truecaller<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:138\">These apps use large databases of known spam numbers to identify and block calls, and some even offer features like reverse number lookup.<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:24\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>4. Carrier Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:218\">Some carriers have their own built-in spam blocking features. Check with your carrier (like Verizon, AT&amp;T, or T-Mobile) to see what they offer. They might have a service you can activate or an app you can download.<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:24\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>5. Report Spam Calls<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:156\">You can help others by reporting spam calls to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at <strong>DoNotCall.gov<\/strong>. This helps them track down scammers and take action.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:141\">By using these methods, you can significantly reduce the number of &#8220;Scam Likely&#8221; calls you receive and protect yourself from potential fraud.<\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:141\">Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/www-ccspayment-com-scam-text-message-how-to-avoid-it\/\">www.ccspayment.com Scam Text Message<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Block Scam Likely Calls iPhone It&#8217;s super frustrating to get those &#8220;Scam Likely&#8221; calls, isn&#8217;t it? 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