{"id":4683,"date":"2025-06-04T10:05:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=4683"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:05:29","slug":"how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Spam Calls and Robocalls on Android and iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>85.88% of the world&#8217;s population owns a smartphone &#8211; from performing basic mathematical functions to setting morning alarms on pocket-sized computers, phones are essential. However, who imagined getting their routines disrupted with robocalls? While the thought of how to stop spam calls and robocalls floods your search engine searches, we&#8217;ve got your back!<\/p>\n<p>Spam and robocalls unceasingly interfere with our lives, test our patience, and even ruin important occasions. Has this already got you thinking of how to prevent unwanted calls and robocalls?<\/p>\n<p>This article is not another how-to on preventing spam calls but a brief overview and a step-by-step guide to permanently block all spam calls on Android and iOS devices.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Too_Much_on_Your_Plate_Here_Are_the_Key_Takeaways\" >Too Much on Your Plate? Here Are the Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#What_We_Will_Be_Covering\" >What We Will Be Covering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#What_Are_Robocalls_and_Spam_Calls\" >What Are Robocalls and Spam Calls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#What_Are_Different_Types_of_Spam_Calls_or_Robocalls\" >What Are Different Types of Spam Calls or Robocalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#1_Spoofing_Calls\" >1. Spoofing Calls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#2_Loan_Scams\" >2. Loan Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#3_Customer_Care_Scams\" >3. Customer Care Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#4_IRS_Scams\" >4. IRS Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#5_Travel_Scams\" >5. Travel Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#6_Charity_Scams\" >6. Charity Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Are_Robocalls_Illegal\" >Are Robocalls Illegal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#How_to_Stop_Robocalls_and_Spam_Calls\" >How to Stop Robocalls and Spam Calls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#How_to_Stop_Spam_Calls_on_Android\" >How to Stop Spam Calls on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Blocking_a_Specific_Number\" >Blocking a Specific Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Blocking_All_Unknown_Callers\" >Blocking All Unknown Callers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#How_to_Stop_Spam_Calls_on_iPhone\" >How to Stop Spam Calls on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Blocking_a_Specific_Number-2\" >Blocking a Specific Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Blocking_Spam_Calls_on_iPhone_13_or_Higher\" >Blocking Spam Calls on iPhone 13 or Higher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#The_Top_3_Apps_to_Stop_Spam_Calls_and_Robocalls\" >The Top 3 Apps to Stop Spam Calls and Robocalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#1_RoboKiller\" >1. RoboKiller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Pricing\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Features\" >Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#2_YouMail\" >2. YouMail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Pricing-2\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Features-2\" >Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#3_Trucaller\" >3. Trucaller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Pricing-3\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Features-3\" >Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Stop_Spam_Calls_and_Robocalls\" >FAQs &#8211; Stop Spam Calls and Robocalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Why_am_I_suddenly_getting_so_many_spam_calls\" >Why am I suddenly getting so many spam calls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Is_there_a_setting_to_block_all_spam_calls\" >Is there a setting to block all spam calls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Does_662_really_work\" >Does 662 really work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Too_Much_on_Your_Plate_Here_Are_the_Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Too Much on Your Plate? Here Are the Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Robocalls and spam disrupt daily routines.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In 2022, 50.3 billion U.S. robocalls occurred.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Various spam call types lead to financial losses.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Robocalls are illegal without consent, and you can avoid them by blocking spam calls and robocalls.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Steps to stop spam calls on Android and iPhone.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Top 3 apps for blocking spam calls and robocalls: RoboKiller, YouMail, and Truecaller.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use iProVPN to avoid contact information leaking online and mitigate the risk of spam calls, robocalls, and <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-identity-theft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">identity theft<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Will_Be_Covering\"><\/span>What We Will Be Covering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What Are Robocalls and Spam Calls?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What Are Different Types of Spam Calls or Robocalls<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Are Robocalls Illegal?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How to Stop Robocalls and Spam Calls?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The Top 3 Apps to Stop Spam Calls and Robocalls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Robocalls_and_Spam_Calls\"><\/span>What Are Robocalls and Spam Calls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2022 alone, a staggering <a href=\"https:\/\/fitsmallbusiness.com\/robocall-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">50.3 billion<\/a> robocalls inundated U.S. consumers. These robocalls, often stemming from the term &#8220;robotic call,&#8221; are phone calls initiated by computerized autodialers. Once answered, these autodialers either play a prerecorded message or connect to a human operator.<\/p>\n<p>Some robocalls go a step further, utilizing personalized audio messages to create the illusion of a genuine conversation, even addressing recipients by name. While undoubtedly bothersome, these spam calls transcend mere annoyance, posing significant inconveniences and, in some instances, a genuine security risk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Different_Types_of_Spam_Calls_or_Robocalls\"><\/span>What Are Different Types of Spam Calls or Robocalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average loss from scam phone calls was <a href=\"https:\/\/work.hiya.com\/state-of-the-call-report-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">$567.41<\/a> in 2021, a significant rise from the average loss of $182 in the previous year. These staggeringly high stats derive from multiple types of spam calls. A few of these are:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spoofing_Calls\"><\/span>1. Spoofing Calls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spoofing calls, frequently used to coerce recipients into answering, entail the misleading alteration of caller I.D. information. This makes it seem like the call is coming from a reliable source.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Loan_Scams\"><\/span>2. Loan Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Loan scams present fictitious loan prospects that demand upfront payments or personal information. This later leaves victims with losses in money but no loan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Customer_Care_Scams\"><\/span>3. Customer Care Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These scams trick people into disclosing private information or making illegal payments by pretending to be customer care employees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_IRS_Scams\"><\/span>4. IRS Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IRS scams use the threat of facing legal repercussions to demand urgent cash or personal information while posing as tax officials.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Travel_Scams\"><\/span>5. Travel Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Travel scams lure victims in with alluring offers or getaways. This is only to trick them by providing inferior or nonexistent travel arrangements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Charity_Scams\"><\/span>6. Charity Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>False charity calls take advantage of kindness by requesting donations for fictitious or nonexistent causes and stealing money from legitimate charities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Robocalls_Illegal\"><\/span>Are Robocalls Illegal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Robocalls, or automated sales calls, are illegal unless a business has your express written agreement to contact you in this way. The business cannot make using robocalls a requirement for their product or service to obtain your consent.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it must be open and honest about its intention to do so. You still have the option to withdraw your consent after giving it.<\/p>\n<p>Robocalls made with the intent to deceive or commit fraud are prohibited anywhere. The U.S. passed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/press-release\/file\/1331576\/download#:~:text=The%20Telephone%20Robocall%20Abuse%20Criminal,prosecutions%20under%20section%20227(b)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED)<\/a> in January 2020, giving the Federal Trade Commission new power to thwart robocalls.<\/p>\n<p>By potentially boosting the maximum fee for each fraudulent call from $1,500 to $10,000, this law significantly boosts the penalties for robocall scams.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Robocalls_and_Spam_Calls\"><\/span>How to Stop Robocalls and Spam Calls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most receive spam calls on their smartphones, both &#8211; Android and iPhone. Here are methods to permanently <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/stop-spam-calls-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">block all spam calls on iPhone<\/a> and Android:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Spam_Calls_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Stop Spam Calls on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocking_a_Specific_Number\"><\/span>Blocking a Specific Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the &#8220;Phone&#8221; app on your Android device.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to the &#8220;Recent Calls&#8221; or &#8220;Call History&#8221; section.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Locate the number you want to block from your call history.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap on the specific number to select it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Look for the option &#8220;Block&#8221; and &#8220;Report as Spam.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap on the &#8220;Block&#8221; or &#8220;Report as Spam&#8221; option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Confirm your request to block the number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocking_All_Unknown_Callers\"><\/span>Blocking All Unknown Callers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the &#8220;Phone&#8221; app on your Android device.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Access the &#8220;Settings&#8221; menu within the Phone app.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Look for the option related to &#8220;Blocking Numbers&#8221; or &#8220;Call Blocking.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activate the feature for blocking all unknown callers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You can also manually add specific phone numbers for blocking spam calls and robocalls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Spam_Calls_on_iPhone\"><\/span>How to Stop Spam Calls on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocking_a_Specific_Number-2\"><\/span>Blocking a Specific Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the &#8220;Phone&#8221; app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to the &#8220;Recents&#8221; tab to view your call history.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Find the number you want to block and tap the Info (i) icon.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and choose &#8220;Block this Caller.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Confirm by tapping &#8220;Block Contact.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocking_Spam_Calls_on_iPhone_13_or_Higher\"><\/span>Blocking Spam Calls on iPhone 13 or Higher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the &#8220;Settings&#8221; app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and select &#8220;Phone.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Look for the &#8220;Silence Unknown Callers&#8221; option and turn on the switch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Top_3_Apps_to_Stop_Spam_Calls_and_Robocalls\"><\/span>The Top 3 Apps to Stop Spam Calls and Robocalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the top 3 apps to permanently block all spam calls:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">RoboKiller<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">YouMail<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Trucaller<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_RoboKiller\"><\/span>1. RoboKiller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to blocking spam calls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robokiller.com\/\">RoboKiller<\/a> also plays prerecorded nonsense to annoy and waste spammers&#8217; time. It includes a database of well-known spammers and lets you add specific numbers to the list of numbers to permanently block all spam calls.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Lite: $3.99 per month or $29.99 annually.<\/p>\n<p>Standard: $4.99 per month or $39.99 annually.<\/p>\n<p>Premium: $5.99 per month or $49.99 annually after a one-week free trial<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features\"><\/span>Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Unknown callers are identified using caller I.D.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">SMS screening cleans inbox.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Call blocking stops bothersome spam and scam calls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_YouMail\"><\/span>2. YouMail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youmail.com\/\">YouMail<\/a> distinguishes out as a cutting-edge robocall filter with various customizable options. It efficiently distinguishes between robocalls and human calls using sophisticated audio fingerprinting. It makes blocking spam calls and robocalls only a five-finger exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it employs this capability automatically for missed calls and enables easy identification of unknown callers through reverse searching. You can set up a secondary number for call forwarding or voicemail.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-2\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Plus: $5.99 per month.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Solo: $10.99 per month.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Growth: $24.99 per month.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Small business: $44.99 per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features-2\"><\/span>Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Options for advanced robocall blocking and setting.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Identifying a caller via reverse phone lookups.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connect-communications.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-virtual-receptionist-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual receptionist<\/a> for effective handling of company calls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Trucaller\"><\/span>3. Trucaller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truecaller.com\/\">Truecaller<\/a> aims to permanently block all spam calls. The program separates incoming calls to assess their validity, especially those from unknown numbers. Calls from known spammers and numbers you actively add to a blacklist can be automatically blocked.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-3\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Premium edition: Ad-free and additional features.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Price: $1.99 per month or $17.99 per year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Advanced options come at an extra cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features-3\"><\/span>Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Spam calls, and Truecaller effectively filter messages.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Identifies incoming calls, even those from shady numbers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The premium version includes improved security features and eliminates advertisements while blocking spam calls and robocalls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n                <h3 class=\"main_title\">FAQs - Stop Spam Calls and Robocalls<\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_am_I_suddenly_getting_so_many_spam_calls\"><\/span>Why am I suddenly getting so many spam calls? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Here are the reasons why you might be getting spam calls: \r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your phone number is sold to scammer groups.<\/li>\r\n<li>It's possible that you answered an unwanted call.<\/li>\r\n<li>Your phone number is available to the whole public.<\/li>\r\n<li>Your phone number was posted online.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTo avoid spam calls and your phone number leaking online, use a trusted VPN like iProVPN. Due to its advanced features, you'll never have to worry about data breaches when surfing online.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_setting_to_block_all_spam_calls\"><\/span>Is there a setting to block all spam calls? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>You can permanently block all spam calls by enrolling your numbers in the national Do Not Call list without any charges by either dialing:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>1-888-382-1222 (for voice) <\/li>\r\n<li>1-866-290-4236 (for TTY).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nRemember to make the call from the number you want to register. Alternatively, you can complete the registration process at donotcall.gov.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_662_really_work\"><\/span>Does 662 really work? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>The #662# spam filter only blocks calls identified by your caller I.D. as \"Scam Likely,\" not calls from unidentified or spoof numbers, and it cannot stop spam or scam text messages.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Businesses lose roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/spam-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">$70 billion<\/a> annually as a result of spam. Delving into the concept of it &#8211; spam can be in the form of calls, messages, emails, etc. And, it\u2019s best to use an app or take precautions by blocking spam calls and robocalls through a VPN.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iProVPN<\/a> for complete online anonymity to prevent receiving spam calls. Never leave space for cyber breaches and get your contact information leaked by connecting to the VPN&#8217;s high-speed servers.<\/p>\n    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. 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