Social Security scam calls are a prevalent threat, with Americans receiving over 50 billion robocalls in 2024. (whocalledus.net) These fraudulent calls often impersonate government agencies to steal personal information. To protect yourself, consider the following phone safety apps:
Robokiller
Robokiller is a comprehensive spam call and text blocker that aims to eliminate up to 99% of spam calls. (appshunter.io) It utilizes a global database of analyzed calls and machine learning to identify and block scam calls before they reach you. Additionally, Robokiller features "Answer Bots" that engage with spam callers, wasting their time and preventing them from targeting you. (parade.com)
Truecaller
Truecaller offers caller ID and spam detection features, identifying unknown callers and blocking spam calls. (famisafe.wondershare.com) It also provides AI-powered call screening and a community-based spam detection system. (rahsha.in)
Hiya
Hiya provides spam protection and blocking for iOS and Android devices. (famisafe.wondershare.com) It offers caller ID name and call reason on incoming calls, helping users understand the context of the call. (rahsha.in)
NordVPN's Spam Call Protection
NordVPN has introduced a Spam Call Protection feature for Android users in the U.S., alerting users about suspected spam calls before they answer. (techradar.com) This feature uses call pattern and metadata analysis to detect scam calls without accessing or storing call content, ensuring user privacy.
Aura's Call Assistant
Aura's Call Assistant app uses AI to identify and filter spam calls and text messages, effectively blocking vishing attacks and allowing users to listen to transcribed voice messages before answering unfamiliar calls. (techradar.com)
T-Mobile's Scam Shield
T-Mobile offers Scam Shield, a free app that provides advanced call protection, including Scam Likely warnings on caller ID. (appshunter.io)
Mr. Number
Mr. Number provides both reverse phone lookup services and call-blocking capabilities, utilizing crowd-sourced data to identify telemarketers and other unwanted callers. (callwave.com)
YouMail
YouMail combines voicemail, caller ID, and spam blocking, offering a visual voicemail replacement and effectively blocking robocalls and spam calls. (blog.youmail.com)
Call Control
Call Control is a community-powered blocklist with over 1 billion blocked numbers, providing spam call blocking and robocall protection. (whocalledus.net)
Conclusion
While no solution is entirely foolproof, using a combination of these apps can significantly reduce the number of scam calls you receive. Robokiller, with its comprehensive features and proactive approach, is a strong choice for many users seeking to protect themselves from Social Security scam calls.
