Five simple tips to stop scam phone calls and robocalls
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Tip and tricks to protect yourself from scam phone calls and robocalls
- Unsolicited robocalls and scam calls are increasing, but there are ways to protect yourself.
- You can phone settings to silence unknown callers on an iPhone and filter or block calls on Android devices.
- Register your phone number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) or similar "Do Not Call" lists to reduce sales and marketing calls.
- Consider using third-party apps like Nomorobo, YouMail, or Hiya to identify and block spam calls, often for a subscription fee.
- You can revoke consent for robocalls from companies you've interacted with and simply hang up on suspicious calls without engaging.