In the United States, spam calls have become a pervasive issue, with Americans receiving over 52.5 billion robocalls in 2025 alone. (antivirus.com) This surge not only disrupts daily life but also poses significant security risks. To effectively separate real calls from spam, consider the following strategies:
1. Register with the National Do Not Call Registry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers a free service where you can register your phone number to reduce unsolicited calls. While this helps decrease telemarketing calls, it doesn't eliminate robocalls or scam calls. (whocalledus.net)
2. Utilize Built-in Smartphone Features
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iPhone Users: Enable the "Silence Unknown Callers" feature to automatically silence calls from numbers not in your contacts. (whocalledus.net)
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Android Users: Use the built-in spam protection in the Google Phone app to identify and block suspected spam calls. (whocalledus.net)
3. Leverage Carrier Services
Major U.S. carriers offer tools to combat spam calls:
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AT&T: Provides Call Protect, which identifies and blocks potential spam calls. (consumerreports.org)
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Verizon: Offers Call Filter, which detects and blocks spam calls. (consumerreports.org)
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T-Mobile: Features Scam ID and Scam Block to identify and block suspicious calls. (consumerreports.org)
4. Install Third-Party Call Blocking Apps
Several apps are designed to identify and block spam calls:
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RoboKiller: Blocks 99% of spam calls and uses AI "Answer Bots" to waste scammers' time. (unixcommerce.com)
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Hiya: Provides spam detection and caller ID services, and is integrated with major carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Truecaller: Identifies unknown callers and blocks spam calls based on a large user-generated database. (nooranweb.com)
5. Consider Landline Call Blockers
For those using landlines, devices like the CPR V10000 Call Blocker can be connected to your home phone to block unwanted calls. (callblockerusa.com)
6. Report Spam Calls
Reporting spam calls to the FTC helps authorities track and take action against scammers. (whocalledus.net)
Conclusion
Combining these methods can significantly reduce spam calls, ensuring that you only receive legitimate communications. Regularly updating your spam-blocking tools and staying informed about new threats will further enhance your protection.
Highlights:
- Best Robocall & Spam Call Blockers 2026: Free and Paid | Antivirus, Published on Tuesday, March 10
- The Best Call Blocking and Spam Protection Apps for Android and iPhone - YouMail Blog, Published on Tuesday, March 28
- 16 Best Call Blocker App Options to Prevent Spam Calls to Your Small Business - Unix Commerce, Published on Sunday, April 30
