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Leave Me Alone: How to Deal With Annoying Spam Calls

As an American, you probably receive plenty of spam calls if not every day, then at least once a month. This information is backed up by the statistics, which claim that on average, Americans receive up to 2.5 billion spam calls every month.

According to Maureen Mahoney, Consumer Reports’ Senior Policy Counsel, “Robocalls are more than just an annoyance; they are a threat to the public because they can lead to fraud and other serious consumer harms.” This is in fact true.

Spam calls aren’t just simple prank calls from your friends who want to make you laugh. Here, the goal is different — to steal your money and personal information. It’s also a great source of stress, especially when you receive calls on a daily basis.

But how to learn to combat spam calls? We’ll discuss it in this article.

8 Effective Ways to Deal With Calls From Spammers

1. Don’t Answer Unknown Numbers

One of the easiest ways to avoid spam calls is to ignore calls from numbers you don’t recognize. According to recent data, 54% of Americans say that they never answer calls from unknown numbers, which obviously makes them less likely to become victims of spammers. And that’s a great lesson to learn from them.

If you’re afraid to miss an important call from work or someone whose number you don’t have in your address book, it’s a good idea to let these calls go to voicemail. It will help you check out who actually reached out to you.

2. Use Call Blocking Apps and Services

Certain apps like Truecaller and RoboKiller are designed specifically to combat spam calls. They work by allowing their users to report spam numbers, which then go into a comprehensive database that makes it easier for other users to determine whether a number is worth answering.

Call-blocking apps and services can also identify and block spam numbers and even provide caller ID services, which all make it much easier to avoid spammers.

3. Register With the National Do Not Call Registry

If spam calls became annoying to such an extent that combating them yourself is becoming harder, you can register with the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry. It allows consumers to opt out of receiving most telemarketing calls, and even though it doesn’t entirely stop them, it can still reduce their volume. Again, for those whose numbers spammers use daily, it’s a good opportunity to deprive yourself of constantly receiving unwanted buzzes.

4. Don’t Respond to Questions That Require the “Yes” Answer

“But why? What could possibly happen if I say “Yes” to a spammer’s question?”, you might think. There are several potential risks. First, spammers may record your answer and use it to authorize fraudulent transactions. They can splice the recording into a different context, and you’ll get into trouble without even knowing about anything.

Another reason to ignore spammers’ questions is that answering positively can confirm that your number is active, which can lead to even more spam calls.

5. Enable Built-In Phone Features

Using built-in phone features, such as, for example, silencing calls from unknown numbers, is one of the ways to deal with annoying spam calls. Here’s how to do it if you have an iPhone:

  1. Open the Settings
  2. Scroll down and tap Phone.
  3. Select Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. Toggle the switch to On.

If you have an Android, you can do the following:

  1. Open the Phone
  2. Tap the three dotsin the upper right corner to open the menu.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Tap Caller ID & spam.
  5. Toggle the Caller ID & spam switch to On.

6. Install Security Software

Security software is an amazing solution not only for those who want to avoid downloading viruses to their phone but also to avoid spammers. Some programs like Norton Mobile Security and McAfee Mobile Security include features that allow their users to block spam calls and messages.

After installing security software, many people make a costly mistake — they don’t update it. It’s, nevertheless, important to make it a habit to update every security app you have on your phone to fix security vulnerabilities.

7. Educate Yourself and Others About Spammers’ Most Common Tactics

To avoid something, it’s necessary to know how it works. By reading articles, watching videos, and following updates from consumer protection agencies, you can educate yourself about the tactics that spammers use the most.

It’s also a good idea to teach your kids and parents to do the same, as teens and seniors aren’t really good at combating suspicious calls.

8. Be Cautious About Sharing Your Phone Number Online

When you share your phone number somewhere on the web, spammers can find it and annoy you with calls and even messages. In some instances, such as sharing your number on a forum or somewhere on social media, you may face a high volume of unwanted calls and texts, which is time-consuming.

A phone number is also a great source of information. With it, spammers can find out where you live, where you work, and even the names of your relatives.

So, Facebook comments, X posts, Reddit threads, public Instagram profiles, and other social media platforms are unsafe places to share your phone number.

Let’s Sum Up

Spammers target anyone, from seniors to teenagers and even cybersecurity professionals. In some cases, they hone their skills to such an extent that it becomes difficult to resist their offers. However, all that glitters isn’t gold, and when someone reaches out to you with too-good-to-be-true offers, take a step back.

The tips from this blog post will help you in dealing with spam calls, so make sure you implement them.

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IEMLabs is an ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we are also a proud member of EC Council, NASSCOM, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The company was established in 2016 with a vision in mind to provide Cyber Security to the digital world and make them Hack Proof. The question is why are we suddenly talking about Cyber Security and all this stuff? With the development of technology, more and more companies are shifting their business to Digital World which is resulting in the increase in Cyber Crimes.
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