As a remote worker, receiving fraudulent calls on your Verizon iPhone can disrupt your productivity and peace of mind. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies to minimize these unwanted interruptions.
What Built-in Features Does Verizon Offer to Block Fraud Calls?
Verizon provides a native solution called Call Filter to help identify and block spam calls. This feature alerts you to suspected spam calls and can automatically block high-risk callers, sending them directly to voicemail. You can also report numbers as spam and adjust filter settings as needed. For enhanced protection, Verizon offers Call Filter Plus, which includes additional features like Caller ID and neighborhood blocking for $3.99 per month per line. (apps.apple.com)
How Can I Silence Unknown Callers on My iPhone?
To prevent unknown callers from disturbing you, enable the Silence Unknown Callers feature:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Phone.
- Toggle on Silence Unknown Callers.
This setting silences calls from numbers not in your contacts, sending them to voicemail. However, be aware that this may also silence important calls from unknown numbers. (verizon.com)
What Are Third-Party Apps That Can Help Block Spam Calls?
For more comprehensive protection, consider using third-party apps like Robokiller. Robokiller utilizes advanced technology to block up to 99% of spam calls and texts. Its features include:
- Advanced Call Blocking: Analyzes unrecognized calls using AI-powered audio fingerprinting technology.
- Answer Bots: Engages spammers with clever recorded messages, wasting their time and reducing future spam.
- Personal Data Protection: Scans the web to help remove your private information from public search sites, reducing the risk of spam and identity theft. (apps.apple.com)
Robokiller is available for download on the App Store. (apps.apple.com)
How Do I Report Spam Calls and Texts on My iPhone?
Reporting spam helps improve call-blocking tools:
- Enable SMS/Call Reporting:
- Go to Settings > Phone > SMS/Call Reporting.
- Select Robokiller to turn on the extension.
- Report Spam Calls:
- Open the Phone app.
- Swipe left on the spam call.
- Tap Report and choose a category.
- Tap Done to block the number.
- Report Spam Texts:
- Open the text from the unknown number.
- Tap Report Message to report a single message or Report All Messages for the full thread.
Your reports help improve spam detection and protect others. (support.robokiller.com)
Are There Any Additional Tips to Prevent Fraud Calls?
- Be Cautious with Your Number: Limit sharing your phone number online and with untrusted sources.
- Stay Informed: Regularly update your apps and iOS to benefit from the latest security features.
- Use Do Not Disturb Mode: Schedule periods where only calls from your contacts can reach you.
By implementing these strategies, you can significantly reduce the number of fraud calls on your Verizon iPhone, allowing you to focus on your work without unnecessary interruptions.
Highlights:
- How to block spam calls on iPhone, Published on Saturday, August 23
