Have you ever counted how many robocalls you get a day? I think I average about 3. And many of them are those people trying to extend my car warranty.
I will say my phone is helping me out more. I get calls that say "Spam Risk" and "Telemarketer" these days.
And there are even more ways to block those calls.
Call blocking apps can help like:
- Nomorobo
- Hiya
- Mr. Number
- Robokiller
- Truecaller
- Youmail Voice & Spam Blocker
But Consumer Reports says your own mobile carrier might be an even better option. For iPhones with iOS 13 or later, go to Settings, Phone, then scroll down, tap “Silence Unknown Callers,” and turn on the feature. Android has a setting named “Block Calls From Unidentified Callers”. Depending on your carrier, you may need to call them to activate it.
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