iPhone
Screen calls from unknown numbers
Makes unknown callers identify themselves before your iPhone rings, or sends them straight to voicemail if you choose Silence.
Keep in mind: Expected callers whose numbers are not saved may be delayed by screening. Silence can send legitimate first-time callers directly to voicemail.
Setup
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Apps, then tap Phone.
- Open the setting for screening calls from unknown numbers.
- Choose Ask Reason for Calling for a balanced setup.
- If you want the most aggressive interruption reduction, choose Silence instead.
Android
Turn on caller ID and spam warnings
Shows warnings for suspected spam callers and identifies some callers or businesses that are not in your contacts.
Keep in mind: This identifies suspicious calls but does not automatically block them by itself.
Setup
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap More options, then Settings.
- Tap Caller ID and spam.
- Turn on See caller ID & spam.
Android
Automatically filter spam calls
Automatically prevents many suspected spam calls from ringing your phone.
Keep in mind: With Filter spam calls, you may not receive missed-call or voicemail notifications for filtered calls, although calls remain in call history and voicemail can still be checked.
Setup
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap More options, then Settings.
- Open Caller ID and spam and turn on Filter spam calls if that option appears.
- If you use a Pixel and Filter spam calls is not shown, open Spam and Call Screen or Call Screen and enable automatic call screening.
iPhone
Filter carrier-identified spam calls
Silences calls your carrier identifies as potential spam or fraud, sends them to voicemail, and moves them to the Spam list.
Keep in mind: A legitimate call can occasionally be mislabeled as spam. Review the Spam list if you are expecting an important call.
Setup
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Apps, then tap Phone.
- Find the section for filtering unknown and spam calls.
- Turn on Spam.
T-Mobile
Turn on T-Mobile Scam Block
Blocks calls T-Mobile identifies as Scam Likely at the network level before they reach your phone.
Keep in mind: T-Mobile warns that Scam Block may block calls you want. You can disable it at any time.
Setup
- From your T-Mobile phone, dial #662# and press Call.
- Follow the confirmation message to verify Scam Block is enabled.
- Alternatively, open T-Life, go to Scam Shield, and turn on Scam Block.
T-Mobile
Send Potential Spam calls to voicemail
Routes T-Mobile calls labeled Potential Spam directly to voicemail instead of letting them ring.
Keep in mind: A legitimate solicitation or unfamiliar caller could be labeled Potential Spam and go to voicemail.
Setup
- Open the T-Life app.
- Open Scam Shield.
- Go to the Call section.
- Turn on Send potential spam to voicemail.