How To Block Spam Calls On an iPhone

[@UP_URANUS]

I have my phone's default ringtone set to "silent" so it only rings after I have assigned a specific ringtone to their number.

[@qwincyq6412]

One more worth mentioning is the spam/robo call that waits for a voice response. If you say hello it knows there’s a live person on the line and records your voice. If you remain silent for a few seconds after you pick up the robo hangs up.

[@hatsandboots]

Yeah, and never answer, helpfully, "Yes." Spammers can claim that you agreed to something, and they have a recording of your voice!

[@mcdouche2]

Just a bit of clarification. If they are calling you from your area code and first 3; it is not 1 in 10,000 that it is a real call. The odds are not calculable. They simply had 9999 options to dupe you.

[@carni6319]

I wish I could block all calls coming from a specific area code and first three numbers. I moved and I continue to get spam calls as you mentioned from the same area code and first three digits of my number.

[@meeluanistyn1644]

I find silencing unknown calls works really well. Currently have it switched off as I’m expecting a business call and have no idea what number will be used. Once I’ve received that call I’ll switch silencing on again.

[@carlupthegrove262]

Thanks Gary.... any ideas on unwanted text messages ?

[@macmost]

Some of these will work on text messages too. Otherwise, just delete and ignore.

[@donamirault8747]

I've actually received 2 calls from my own number...seeing my own number calling me is unreal

[@ramzysy3476]

That’s happen to me too

[@paulborne6457]

What about the ones labeled "scam likely"? Also some of those give the option to dismiss, some don't. Thank you for the push-side-botton option, that's new to me!

[@kudzu01]

I’m an older person who has no problem ignoring calls from unknown callers.

[@GozoAya]

Thanks Gary! I had assumed that I knew all this - but was not aware of the Silence Unknown Callers feature! Always something to be learned on your channel!!

[@leonardodolc666]

I have the "silence unknown callers" turned on by a couple months now and only thing that I dislike is that sometimes the delivery guy would call me and I don't hear it. I wish apple would give us an option to disable it for 1 hour or 2 and turn it on again automatically.

[@SilenusAnkh]

When you order if you have the option ask for them to text you about your order when they get to your address. Text messages will come thru with that silence unknown callers turned on.

[@Stilicho19801]

For deliveries and other one-time callers, turn the feature off, then back on after contact is made.

[@nonnakyrie9762]

that LITERALLY just happened to me, I didn't know they were going to call me! I almost missed my food that i ordered that was already on it's way! 😅

[@nonnakyrie9762]

that LITERALLY just happened to me, I didn't know they were going to call me! I almost missed my food that i ordered that was already on it's way! 😅

[@Burps___]

You didnt mention it, Gary, but I think the Apple "Block Unknown Callers" will allow the phone call to come through if the same number calls twice within a certain period of time. Is that correct? Thank you.

[@apeel2008]

Always wondered whether silencing the ring let’s the people calling know whether or not you deliberately sending it to voicemail. Good to know that one push silences, and w pushes immediately sends to VM.

[@ellenslerner255]

Can't do that on older iphone. I like my phone and don't want to upgrade. I do right now have calls to my "home" phone transfered to my cell and I block them there. After doing this for years my block list on my cell phone was HUGE. After years I deleted the list and had to do that one call at a time. What a pain. Now I have a new list maybe over a year which again is huge.

[@MSDOGS1976]

My mini 13 does not have a call blocking and identification feature as shown here. Oh well....

[@lorensims4846]

Good tips. They're what I use all the time. I was kinda hoping there was something new. I'm an old guy and I have very few people who ever call me (I prefer text). It's easy to ignore unknown callers especially if the phone doesn't ring. I love it when the phone doesn't ring.

[@3dwag]

One big issue I have with blocking unknown numbers is that often we get calls from our doctors who are calling from their own mobiles and want to keep their information private, so they will not leave their phone number in a message (thought they would at least leave a message that they called), and in fact when they call now my iPhone's screen shows the caller as "Unknown" and without a phone number.

[@macmost]

Yes, doctors in particular contribute to this problem with this. They should be calling from business lines. That's easy enough to set up so they can call from their phones too. I can't believe they expect people to pick up when they know it comes through on caller ID like that.

[@sambell385]

@@macmost A problem that I have, these apps want access to your contacts and want you to auto block and all that stuff I don’t trust that because auto block is going to be blocking stuff that you don’t want it to I have read this in comments before, and I’m sick of all these apps wanting access to your photos and contacts and location on the Internet

[@Tailsnpaws]

Thank you! You saved me some money and aggravation with these tips. Liked, shared & subscribed.

[@robvasquez79]

Any way to block by CID name, not number?

[@amberlyJP]

What about spam texts? How can I silence them?

[@cheekscheeks5840]

I’m goin to try I hope it works

[@patriciaslice1898]

How can we stop spam texts?

[@macmost]

First, use the techniques here as some work with text messages too. But otherwise there isn't much you can do as your phone number is available for anyone to text just like your phone number is to call and your address is to send mail. So if your mobile provider isn't blocking the number, the best you can do is delete and ignore.

[@patriciaslice1898]

@@macmost A disappointing situation, isn’t it?

[@janehuey]

There is also the option of pressing the message option when the call comes in which will end the ringing on your end, but continue the ringing on the caller's end and then send the call to voicemail. I use this all the time. If it's a legit call, they will leave a voicemail. If they don't, I block the number and delete it from my recents list. Easy peasy.

[@davel3895]

But what if my car is no longer under warranty? I wouldn’t want to miss a call from someone who could possibly help me with that.

[@hatsandboots]

Hah-hah!

[@Frankie5Angels150]

I’m afraid that Nigerian prince won’t be able to reach me to give me all those millions of dollars.

[@RobbieLemarr]

I like to ask if I won the car because I haven’t had one for years. I’m so excited!

[@Jinjerbread317]

I have a problem with the spam calls that spoof a number making it look like it’s calling from a local number. I called one of them back one time and an older lady answered the phone and did t know what I was talking about. It should be illegal to do this as they are pretending to be something they are not.

[@charliefox3157]

Thanks Gary great information on how to combat spam

[@RobinP556]

For me it’s pretty easy. I have a Colorado phone number but have lived in Tennessee for a number of years. Almost no one at this point is calling me from Colorado, so I block or don’t answer any call from Colorado.

[@Guitarmickey23]

Thanks for the "silence unknown tip" but. you were not clear where it was located. It took me a while to find.

[@tommacbride3654]

Best usefully show I have seen! I hate voicemail also. Robo call are only going to get worse. Talked to my carrier yesterday an there is nothing they can do about it. I think th one built in th newer iPhones works best for me. Thank for doing this one! Cheers!

[@mjadd]

Please tell me how to block all calls from a prefix. I receive at least ten calls daily from my area code and prefix 220. Very disturbing interruptions throughout my day

[@macmost]

You'd have to contact your mobile phone provider about that. Not sure if they have something that can do it.

[@darrenalbertson-digitaldus6227]

Great info. Is using “dismiss” when the call is transferred to your computer or iPad the same as clicking the side button on your phone?

[@macmost]

Not sure. Probably. And if it is the easiest option where you will waste the least amount of time, then I'd use it.

[@robmlisanti]

Thanks Gary!! Best channel on KZbin!

[@LycaonsMemories]

how do we live in 2021 and it is impossible to track down a specific phone regardless of what number it is using. we can do it with computers and ip addresses

[@RyderCragie]

0:11 no fade?

[@betweenthebooksheets8647]

A related issue is spam (usually porn) text messages to my phone. The sender ID is spoofed as well.

[@harrybarrow6222]

Phone companies know the actual number the caller is using. It should be possible for them to do the blocking properly. Also, if there is a mismatch between the actual caller number and the caller ID number, that should be a red flag.

[@Slow-bean]

I’m getting calls from the same place and number but each call it switch’s 2 numbers I’m getting about 13. A hour

[@58Repairables]

When a call comes in that I don't recognize, I respond with a text of "what's up?" (a native feature of iOS) which ends the call immediately and sends it to voicemail. If it bounces (where I receive a text that it's from a landline and not a mobile device) I know what type of call it is. If by chance it's a real call from a mobile device, the caller then has the choice of whether or not to send a text response. Typically though, they're all spam calls.

[@pocopico7409]

Thanks so much for this very helpful video that EVERYONE can benefit from!

[@hwyvill]

Seems like a lot if good info, but coming at me way too fast! Can you slow down?

[@miltoncoffey]

So very helpful and stated in a clear easy-to-understand way. Thank you Gary!!!

[@markfrank0924]

Very helpful, I am looking forward to it working. Recently I am being driven crazy by solicitation calls.

[@211sweetypie]

My crazy ex keeps calling from disguised numbers. I was able to trace his number when I had an android phone but don’t know how to on an iPhone which I have now unfortunately with same number. Im using this feature now, it helps. Thanks

[@jimwlouavl]

I too didn’t know about silencing unknown callers and the side button options. Thanks.

[@abc123fhdi]

Using multiple methods like apps and silence unknown callers will cause more problems when someone is trying to call you and you can't figure out why it won't go through. Also, if you're on hold with customer service and they need to call you back silence unknown callers will prevent that and they have to leave a voicemail and when you call back you're on hold again. I just use do not disturb and silence all calls including repeated calls on contacts and turn it off when I'm expecting a call. Callers can leave a voicemail if needed.

[@SMShovan]

Hi, Thanks for great content. I just want to mention a problem I'm having for any fix. While using news app in my MacBook pro 2017 8GB ram. The scrolling is not smooth. I was searching and some forum say it's due to using catalyst ported software form iPad. Any fix?

[@macmost]

Maybe reboot into Safe Mode and see if it is any better. That would at least rule out some things.

[@JohnnyInspiration]

👍🏼This info is solid 💯🔴

[@loisskiathitis8926]

A very useful video tutorial today. Thanks for showing us how. Thank you, Gary! 👏👍🏻❤️

[@calicops951]

Thank you so much Gary! Can't wait til you do one for messaging. I hope they have a remedy equally as good.

[@hatsandboots]

Ditto! How do you know who that party is that messaged you? "Hi I'm Ryan from the XYZ campaign. If you don't want That Other Party to win, click here and give us a quick donation." Ri-i-ight!

[@brandonsmith1198]

Thanks for let me know how to do that

[@quangchen]

Awesome cary I hate spam call

[@eekns]

I downloaded a silent ringtone and use it as my default tone. People and organizations I know get a custom ringtone. My phone only rings for people I want calling me.

[@Theblankminer]

Why would I do that? They’re the only people that checks on me.

[@cgrscott]

Very redemptive video. I added this one to my favorites list.

[@aaaaachew]

Is there a way to prevent them from going to VM? Great great vids Gary!

[@macmost]

No. But they rarely leave voicemails in my experience. Or they are shown as 2-second messages you can delete without listening to.

[@Lillian.M.]

Excellent information and to the point.

[@DianaSwan]

Thank you so much this was really helpful

[@ichirofakename]

Good info, thanks.

[@ejonesss]

what if the carriers could have a captcha system where the caller would have to enter a captcha to get through or prove that they are legit?

[@macmost]

Is that something you'd want to do every time you made a phone call though? And all it would take was one small telco to not do that and it wouldn't work because all the spammers will just call from there. That's really the problem here -- exactly 100% of all phone companies would need to agree on a system or it doesn't matter.

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

I don't need a car warranty. I hate robo calls. Thanks for sharing Gary!

[@Frankie5Angels150]

That was the joke. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gregjohnson720]

Blocking does not work. I agree with you.

[@ericl.winter3622]

This is one of the reasons I got an Apple Watch. I keep my iPhone silenced, and get incoming call and text notifications through the watch. If I don’t recognize the number, I press the dial twice on the watch to stop the haptic signal. If they leave a message I listen to it. (It’s usually bogus) Then I block and delete it. Done.

[@armenstaubach9276]

I’ve a very simple solution: if I’m not expecting a call, I just don’t answer the calls that I don’t know, regardless of their caller ID; if it’s legit they can leave a voice message.

[@kevinleighuk]

Funny how you said older people think it rude not to answer a call we don’t know. I find myself doing it all the time. Sending them to voicemail sorts out genuine calls easily with only a slight delay while you let them leave (or not) a message that you can then check out. Great tips as always!

[@adeshchopra]

While I agree with you, not all telcos in all countries have a voicemail service. Some telcos require you to pay extra for it

[@ithinkaboutthings9052]

I have found that many young folks won’t leave a voicemail. At the same time, unless they use their phone for business, they won’t check a voicemail that’s left…provided I don’t get the message “the subscriber has a voicemail that has not been set up yet” or “voicemail is full.” Lol.

[@msmith53]

Agreed!

[@kevinleighuk]

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 yes I find no-one checks their voice mail messages any more. Mine get forwarded to my phone. I hate it when people don’t respond to missed calls. Then claim they didn’t get a call or didn’t check. Especially when missed calls appear in the phone log with the missed number (providing you don’t withhold caller ID).

[@bobtpapa]

Great video.

[@movingloz]

Wow. Some great tips. Thanks 🙏.

[@TheOldGeekGuy]

Your last comments make the most sense. Just ignore. There’s no way out.

[@elidicaprio2360]

You’re awesome 👏🏿

[@whfowle]

Every SPAM filter I have seen is aimed at cell phones. Where is the same filter for land lines?

[@eddieb35]

It blows my mind how a cell phone can control a person.

[@bigwoz78]

Several months ago my phone rang so I picked it up to see, and lo and behold I was my number calling me, isn’t that weird. Lol

[@michaeld1906]

FCC needs to stop this using bogus numbers.

[@muhammadadni4147]

cool.!🔥👏🏻

[@baddogdax69]

I once got a call from myself!

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

spam calls ring 4 times thats it no message

[@e.o9470]

I hope iOS implement anti spam like Samsung for free. unknown callers block everyone out of your contacts sheet.

[@OleOlson]

I like to answer spam calls then get them so angry that they start swearing at me

[@AweSome-m5f]

Block number coming different number said scam likely 😂😂😂.

[@torontoross]

Pressing twice activates apple pay.

[@davidjewell]

Quite the contrary, people should answer scam callers and waste as much of their time as possible. Especially followers of this channel who are more educated than the average person. Scammers are after the few percent of people who cannot recognise a scam and the quicker scammers find them, the more profitable is scamming. So, slow them down and make scamming unprofitable.

[@macmost]

I like the enthusiasm, but it takes time and effort to waste their time. They literally have nothing better to do. We do.

[@davidjewell]

@@macmost Unfortunately this is their business, so wasting their time is the only way to stop them and thus free up our time from having to block them or deal with their malware. Short term pain for long term gain. Of course not everyone has time right now to do this but for those who do, perhaps you could report of some safe ways to fool scammers and waste their time. :-)

[@BreakTime10101]

@@davidjewell F their time, our time is more important. A simple double press of the side button and they’re done.

[@captainskippy6622]

I actually received a spam call from my own number.

[@sambell385]

This must be an old video because they leave voicemails all day long now

[@xtrextrex]

Spamming/scamming people when they are trying to get health insurance is the lowest of a low life. America is a sad sad place and it seems like its not getting any better.

[@macmost]

This happens worldwide.

[@lukman_so_]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@AngelaAloi-r7h]

Didn't address text and repeated yourself too much

[@trapstarbari9202]

First g