How to Stop Receiving Spam Calls
Learn how you can significantly reduce unwanted calls.
Spam calls are the worst, right? Whether it’s telemarketers, scammers, or fraudsters, they always seem to call at the worst times. Recently, I got one of those robotic telemarketing calls—totally annoying and completely unnecessary. Luckily, you can take several measures to prevent this from happening again.
Over the last couple of years, many Nigerians have become victims of spam calls, with Nigeria being ranked among the top 20 countries globally affected by spam calls and SMS in 2017 and 2019 by Truecaller.
However, effective solutions to protect yourself exist. This guide will walk you through proven methods to eliminate spam calls and protect yourself from their disruptive and potentially harmful effects.
Use Built-In Call Blocking Features on Your Phone – How to block numbers manually
Step 1: Open the phone app on your mobile device and click on Recents
Step 2: Select the Number
Step 3: Click on Block and report
Using the Block Spam Calls feature in the Google Phone app:
Step 1: Open the Google Phone app on your mobile device and tap the three dots in the top right-hand corner
Step 2: Click on Settings and then click on Caller ID and spam
Step 3: Toggle on Filter spam calls
Install Anti-Spam Call Apps
Install popular call-blocking apps such as Truecaller. Truecaller is a smartphone app that identifies callers, blocks spam, and helps you manage your communication.
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Report Spam Numbers
- Reporting spam numbers to your mobile network provider: You can contact your network's customer care line directly, either by calling them or using their online portal, and provide the spam number you want to report
- Reporting to regulatory bodies like the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC): You can also report through the NCC toll-free number 622, or file a complaint on the NCC consumer portal if your provider did not resolve the issue.
Conclusion
To stop spam calls, use a combination of proactive measures and effective tools. By installing call-blocking apps like Truecaller, enabling built-in spam protection features on your phone, and safeguarding your phone number, you can significantly reduce unwanted calls.
Additionally, reporting spam numbers to your network provider and staying informed about common scams will help you stay ahead. By following these steps, you can enjoy a quieter and safer phone experience. Stay vigilant and share these tips with others to help combat spam calls!
