Unwanted or fraudulent calls: how to block and report them

Blocking a number

1. Open the app.
2. Tap Favorites, Recents, or Voicemail.
3. Tap the symbol next to the number you wish to block.
4. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Screening calls

You can enable an option that will automatically screen unknown calls. Learn about the screening options available on iPhone.

Blocking a number (Samsung)

1. Open the app.
2. Tap the pop-up menu, and then Settings.
3. Tap Block Numbers.
4. Activate Block unknown/private numbers if desired, or manually add a number to block.

If necessary, see additional information on blocking unwanted calls on a Samsung device.

Screening calls (Samsung)

Learn how to use Call Screen with AI Assistant.

Screening calls (Pixel)

Learn how to screen your calls on a Google Pixel phone.

Blocking a number (other Android devices)

Depending on Android devices, blocking and screening options may vary.

• Open the app.
• Go to the Call History.
• Tap a call from the number you want to block.
• Tap Block/Report Spam.

If necessary, see additional information on blocking unwanted calls on an Android device.

Screening calls (other Android devices)

To screen calls, tap Screen Call when a call is received.

On your home phone, you can block unwanted calls, including from anonymous numbers. Options such as Call Screening, Anonymous Call Rejection, and Call Trace allow you to significantly reduce unwanted calls.

Learn more about these options for screening incoming calls.

Another option is to purchase a call blocker. This type of device connects to a landline phone and blocks robocalls, calls from unknown international numbers, and calls from known telemarketers.

Telecommunications companies block some calls from non-compliant numbers, which is a first barrier of protection.

However, it is not possible to block all unwanted or fraudulent calls, as fraudsters regularly find new ways to circumvent these measures.