What are robocalls?

Are robocalls illegal?

How can you stop robocalls?

Manually block numbers

  • iOS: Go to your phone’s call log under Recents > tap the information icons next to each call entry > Scroll down to Block this Caller. Android: Go to device’s Phone app > Tap Call history > Tap a call from the number you want to block > Tap Block/report spam.

Carrier call-blocking apps

  • Verizon’s Call Filter app: Detects and blocks spam calls. For $2.99 per month, you get extra features, like custom blocking lists. AT&T’s Call Protect app: Standard caller ID warnings and call blocking features. For $3.99 per month, you can get reverse number lookup. T-Mobile ScamID: An automatic caller ID warning service available to all customers on monthly plans. T-Mobile Scam Block: Customers also use this T-Mobile feature to screen calls. Sign up online or by dialing #662# on any T-Mobile phone. Sprint Premium Caller ID: Sprint doesn’t have a free call screening service, but you can pay $2.99 per month to use this app.

Third-party call-blocking apps

  • RoboKiller Nomorobo Hiya Truecaller YouMail

Do Not Call Registry

Is that all you can do?

Google Call Screen

  • Make sure you have latest version 24 of the Phone app. When someone calls, tap Screen call. Google Assistant will help you screen the call and will speak on your behalf. You’ll see a real-time transcript of how the caller responds. You can answer or end the call at any time.