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Tired of dealing with nuisance calls, ads, or even scams? Don’t worry! Follow along as Mytour shows you the fastest and free way to block unwanted calls. Let’s dive in and explore this guide now!
Spam calls not only disrupt your life but also pose serious privacy risks, including identity theft and safety threats. Your personal information could be misused or even used to track your phone. With the rise of scams, such as fake sales and impersonating officials, it's crucial to stay ahead of fraudulent calls and protect yourself.
I. How to Block Harassing Calls on iPhone
There are many ways to block spam calls that you can easily apply on your mobile phone. First, let’s explore how to block junk messages and harassing calls on your iPhone.
1. Block a Contact on iPhone
The process is simple: just block the phone number directly from the Phone app. This will stop all texts, calls, and FaceTime requests from that number. Here's a step-by-step guide to blocking harassing calls on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open the Phone app on your iPhone → tap on Recents → press the Info icon next to the troublesome number.
Step 2: Scroll down and select Block This Caller → tap Block Contact. This will prevent the number from sending texts or spamming calls to disturb you.
2. Block All Unknown Numbers on iPhone
Scammers often use multiple fake numbers to spam calls. If you block one number, they may simply switch to another, so blocking each number individually can be time-consuming and still leave you vulnerable to further disturbances. Starting with iOS 13, iPhone users can take a more aggressive approach by enabling the Block Unknown Numbers feature to stop spam calls more effectively.
This feature blocks all numbers not in your contacts or that you’ve never interacted with. Calls from unknown numbers will be silenced and sent directly to voicemail, but you can still check missed calls in the Recent list on your iPhone. Keep in mind, this may prevent important calls from friends, family, or colleagues, so consider adding them to your Contacts to avoid missing crucial calls. Here's how to block all unidentified calls on iPhone.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone → scroll down and tap Phone.
Step 2: Scroll and select Silence Unknown Callers → toggle the switch to enable it. This will activate the feature to bypass calls from unknown numbers and effectively block all harassing calls on your iPhone.
II. How to Block Harassing Calls on Android
Just like iPhone, Android phones also offer users features like Block Contacts and Spam Call Filtering to reduce nuisance calls. Here’s a guide on how to block unknown numbers on Android.
1. Block a Contact on Android
Step 1: Open the Phone app → tap Recents and select the profile picture of the caller you want to block.
Step 2: Tap the three-dot icon at the top right corner and select Block Number.
Step 3: Check the box for Report as Spam → tap Block to confirm.
2. Block All Unknown Numbers on Android
Caller ID and spam blocking are features available on many Android phones, allowing you to filter out unwanted calls. This tool is free to use and integrated into the Phone app.
Step 1: Open the Phone app → tap the three-dot icon and select Settings.
Step 2: In the Settings menu, locate and enable Caller ID & Spam feature.
Step 3: Toggle the switches for See Caller and Spam ID and Filter Spam Calls to the right. This will successfully activate call blocking for harassment.
Calls blocked using this method won’t appear as missed calls, they will only show up in your Call History or if the caller leaves a voicemail.
III. How to Block Advertisements from Your Carrier
Today, mobile carriers also offer features to block irrelevant promotional messages. Follow the instructions below to activate it. However, keep in mind that you may miss some important messages such as promotional offers, ads, donation requests, and similar messages.
1. Viettel
- Text: TC1 to 199 to block all promotional and scratch card messages from Viettel.
- Text: TC2 to 199 to block promotional messages from Viettel about other services (excluding scratch card promotions).
- Text: TC3 to 199 to block promotional messages from Viettel regarding customer service, special programs, or prize draws.
- Text: TC4 to 199 to block messages from Viettel's utility services.
2. Vinaphone
- Register for the Do-Not-Receive Ads list: DK DNC to 5656
- Unsubscribe from the Do-Not-Receive Ads list: HUY DNC to 5656
- Report a spam call: V (source) (Content of the spam call) to 5656
- Report a spam message: S (source) (Content of the spam message) to 5656
- Send a copy of the promotional message: FW (Content of the promotional message copy) to 5656
3. MobiFone
- To block all promotional messages from MobiFone, text TC to 9241.
IV. Using Apps to Block Harassing Calls
If the methods mentioned earlier don't resolve your issue with nuisance calls, try downloading one of the apps listed below. These apps work by recording reported harassing phone numbers from the community, then blocking those numbers to prevent future disturbances.
Effective apps for blocking harassing calls currently include:
- True Caller: iOS | Android
- Call Control: iOS | Android
- Mr. Number: iOS | Android
- Call Blocker: iOS | Android
Blocking spam calls and messages not only protects your privacy but also enhances your mobile service experience. By following the steps above, you can significantly reduce unwanted spam calls. Thank you for reading this article, and we look forward to sharing more helpful tips in future posts!
