To block spam calls on an iPhone, you can use several built-in features and options:
1. Use Silence Unknown Callers
- Go to Settings > Phone.
- Turn on Silence Unknown Callers.
This will silence calls from numbers not saved in your contacts, recent outgoing calls, or Siri Suggestions, sending them directly to voicemail without ringing your phone
2. Enable Silence Junk Callers (Carrier Dependent)
- Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification.
- Turn on Silence Junk Callers if your carrier supports it.
This feature automatically silences calls identified by your carrier as potential spam or fraud and sends them to voicemail
3. Block Specific Numbers Manually
- Open the Phone app.
- Go to Recents or Favorites.
- Tap the "i" icon next to the number you want to block.
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
This prevents that specific number from calling or messaging you again
4. Use Third-Party Call Blocking Apps
- Download apps like Hiya , Truecaller , or carrier-specific apps such as T-Mobile Scam Shield.
- After installing, go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification.
- Enable the app to allow it to identify and block spam calls.
These apps maintain databases of known spam numbers and can block them automatically
5. Keep iOS Updated
- Make sure your iPhone is running the latest iOS version to benefit from improved spam call protections
By combining these methods, you can significantly reduce the number of spam calls reaching your iPhone, either by silencing unknown callers, blocking specific numbers, or using apps that identify and block spam calls automatically
