How to Block Annoying Spam Callers

Tired of your landline or mobile ringing during dinner with automated sales calls and scams? Your smartphone has a built-in feature that lets you block repeat offenders in just a few taps.

For Android Phones

1. Open your Phone app (the icon you use to make calls).
2. Tap on Recents at the bottom to see your call log.
3. Tap and hold the number that called you, or tap the little “i” (Info) icon next to it.
4. Select Block / Report Spam and tap Block to confirm.

For Apple iPhones

1. Open the Phone app and tap Recents.
2. Tap the blue info button (circle with an “i”) next to the spam number.
3. Scroll right to the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap Block this Caller, then tap Block Contact.

Pro-Tip: Silence Unknown Callers

If you get bombarded daily, iPhones have a setting under Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. Android has a similar feature under Phone App > Settings > Caller ID & Spam. This automatically sends callers not in your contact list straight to voicemail without ringing your phone.