If you get spam or scam calls and texts from the same number repeatedly, you should block it. Here's how to block a number on ...

The FCC published free how-to guides at fcc.gov/blockit to turn on iPhone, Android, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon tools.

The FCC released guidance for iPhone and Android users to block robocalls and spam texts following a surge in reports filed ...

Tired of spam texts? Your phone comes with built-in protection against them, but it might be turned off by default. Here's ...

Turn on built-in filters first: Use your phone’s “Silence Unknown Callers” (iPhone) or spam protection settings (Android) to automatically block or send unfamiliar numbers to voicemail. Use your ...

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At least a few times a month, I get an email from a viewer asking the same question: how do I stop spam calls and texts from reaching my phone? The truth is, you may not be able to block all of them.

If your phone rings more than you’d like, you’re far from alone. Millions of Americans face persistent unwanted calls, some of which are outright scams. But the Federal Trade Commission say there are ...

Installing a third-party app might seem like the obvious solution, but you may not need one at all. If you own a Samsung ...

If unwanted phone calls are interrupting your workflow or meetings, IOS 8 offers a couple of ways of addressing the problem. To stop interruptions from annoying people you already know (insurance reps ...

The recipient will usually see “No Caller ID” instead of your number. This method works instantly and is great if you don’t want to hide your number permanently. Of course, emergency services will ...