How to Stop Annoying Calls and Spam Messages Effectively

If you're a mobile phone user, you've probably experienced the annoyance of receiving unwanted calls and spam messages. So, how can you limit this nuisance? Let's explore 5 effective ways to block unwanted calls and spam messages.

Blocking Spam Calls via VNCERT Website

VNCERT is a website developed by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Here, you can report spam calls, spam messages, or other related issues. It's a completely free platform, and the process is straightforward. Here's a detailed guide on how to block spam calls through the VNCERT website.

Reporting Spam Calls, Messages to Hotline 156 (or 5656)

Hotline 156 (or 5656) is the hotline for receiving information about spam calls, spam messages, or suspicious calls. As soon as you receive a spam call or message, send a text to hotline 156 (or 5656) following the format below:

• For spam calls: V (spam caller's number - spam call content) send to 156 (or 5656).
• For spam messages: S (spam sender's number - spam message content) send to 156 (or 5656).
• For scam calls: LD (scam caller's number - scam call content) send to 156.

Registering for Do Not Disturb List

When the situation of spam calls and messages becomes more serious, the Government has issued Decree 91 to limit spam messages, spam calls, advertising through messages, etc. By registering for the Do Not Disturb list, your subscription will be protected from annoying calls or messages. Here's how to register:

• Visit the Do Not Disturb list registration website of the Ministry of Information and Communications here.
• Enter your phone number and click 'Register'. Then choose the option of not receiving advertisements and click 'Continue'.
• Your phone number will receive an OTP code. Enter this code and click 'Continue' to complete the process.

Blocking Spam Messages for Viettel Subscribers

If you're using a Viettel network SIM card and don't want to receive messages about promotions from the network, you can use the following format to proceed:

• Block all advertising services from Viettel: TC send to 199.
• Block top-up promotion messages: TC1 send to 199.
• Block advertising services (except top-up promotion): TC2 send to 199.
• Block messages from prize-winning programs, special programs of Viettel: TC3 send to 199.
• Block Viettel ++ messages: HUY send to 9000.

Blocking Spam Calls with Truecaller

Truecaller is a mobile application that helps users identify and block spam calls, spam messages. By using a cloud database globally, the app constantly updates a list of reported fraudulent or annoying mobile numbers from the user community. This helps identify, warn, and block spam calls, spam messages effectively.

For instructions on how to block spam calls, please refer to the article 'Spam or Sales Calls Have No Chance with You When Using Truecaller'.

Conclusion

These are 5 simple yet highly effective ways to block spam calls and messages. Wishing you success in implementing them.

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