{"id":9215,"date":"2026-06-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=9215"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:26:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:26:54","slug":"how-to-block-spam-calls-and-texts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/how-to-block-spam-calls-and-texts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Spam Calls: Simple Ways to Stay Protected"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spam calls and texts aren\u2019t just annoying\u2014they can also be dangerous. Every day, scammers target millions of Americans, often pretending to be trusted organizations or creating a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly. In fact, billions of dollars are lost each year to fraud, and adults over 50 are among the most frequently targeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news? You have more control than you might think. With a few simple steps, you can reduce unwanted calls, spot suspicious messages, and protect yourself with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUICK TIPS: HOW TO STOP SPAM CALLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iPhone<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. To set up your spam filter by going to Settings > Apps > Phone and enable Silence Junk Callers or Silence Unknown Callers under the “Call Filtering” section<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Block a caller by opening the Phone app<\/strong>, go to “Recents”<\/strong>, tap the “i” info icon<\/strong> next to the number you would like to block, scroll down, <\/strong>and select “Block this Caller”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use a trusted third-party blocking app if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Android<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. To set up your spam call filter, open the Phone app<\/strong>, tap the three-dot menu<\/strong> then go to Settings > Caller ID & Spam Protection> and enable Filter spam calls<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Block a caller by opening the Phone app<\/strong>, go to “Recents”, press and hold the number<\/strong> you would like to block, then select “Block\/Report Spam”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Use a trusted third-party blocking app if needed\u2002\u2002\u2002<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Samsung<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. To set up your spam call filter, open the Phone app<\/strong>, tap the three-dot menu<\/strong> then go to Settings > Caller ID & Spam Protection> and enable Filter spam calls<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Block a caller by opening the Phone app<\/strong>, go to “Recents”, tap the number<\/strong> you would like to block, tap the three-dot menu icon<\/strong>, tap “Block” in the navigation menu<\/strong> at the bottom of your screen, tap “Block”<\/strong> once more<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Use a trusted third-party blocking app if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        QUICK TIPS: HOW TO STOP SPAM TEXTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        iPhone
        <\/strong>If you use iPhone, iOS includes built-in junk message blocking features you can activate in just a few taps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Enable Filter Unknown Senders<\/strong>
          Go to Settings > Apps > Messages > Filter Unknown Senders and turn it on. This automatically moves texts from people not in your contacts into a separate tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Block and Report in Messages<\/strong>
          Open the spam text > tap the sender > Info > Block this Caller. If you see the Report Junk option in Messages, tap it to notify Apple directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Report to Carrier via 7726<\/strong>
          Forward the spam text to 7726 (SPAM). This is free for most carriers and helps them better identify scam sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Use Third-Party Apps<\/strong>
          If you\u2019re looking to be even more vigilant in your fight against spam texts, you can try well-reviewed third-party spam blocking apps like Nomorobo, RoboKiller, Truecaller or Hiya.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Android
          <\/strong>Like iPhones, Android phones also offer strong spam-fighting tools, but the menu options may vary slightly by device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Enable Spam Protection<\/strong>
            Open Google Messages > Settings > Spam Protection > Enable Spam Protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Block and Report in Messages<\/strong>
            Tap and hold the spam text, then select Block or Report spam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Forward to 7726 (SPAM)<\/strong>
            Same as with iPhone, forwarding the spam text to 7726 is free and works on most U.S. carriers, including Consumer Cellular.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Install Trusted Third-Party Apps<\/strong>
            For even more spam text prevention, trusted third-party apps like Truecaller, Hiya, Nomorobo and RoboKiller offer large spam databases for increased protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            <\/strong>How to Tell if a Call or Text is a Scam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Scammers often rely on urgency and confusion. Knowing what to look for can help you avoid falling victim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n