iPhone Tips and Tricks: How to block spam calls on iPhone and silence unknown callers

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Spam messages or calls are an annoyance. From getting a call during an important meeting to those frequent messages that are of no use, there is no end to the list of grievances against such an irritant. However, there seems to be some light in this tunnel of travails for iPhone users. Yes, you may be able to pause spam calls now! iPhone users can shut down these spammers for good, as Apple had added the ability for third-party apps to warn you about such messages and calls. All you will need is an iPhone running on iOS 9 or later to use these third-party applications which can restrict calls effectively. Here are iPhone tips and tricks on how to block spam calls on iPhone: 

Set up an app to filter and detect spam calls

Call Filter detects spam and blocks high-risk spam calls by forwarding them to voicemail. The Call Filter app screens incoming callers to alert you if a number may be spam, a robocall, or fraud. The Verizon Call Filter costs $2.99 per month for one line which includes additional features such as Caller ID, Spam lookup, Personal blocklist, Spam risk meter. Also, you can get it at $7.99 per month for 3 or more lines. Though, you need to note that Call Filter is not available on lines with Dual SIM capable devices while both the eSIM and physical Verizon SIM are active on the device at the same time.

This app gives you control over T-Mobile’s anti-scam protections like Scam ID, Scam Block, and Caller ID. Even if a caller isn't in your contact list, you'll now be able to access their details. Full Caller ID access is already standard with Scam Shield, just turn it on.

Like others, the Hiya app too notifies about the risk with the spam or robocalls which send it to voicemail. Along with the incoming call, these