How to block a number on iPhone to prevent scammers from calling and texting you
KNOWING how to block phone numbers is essential to combating scam calls and phishing attempts.
This is especially useful if the same number tries to reach you repeatedly.
It is advised to ignore and block suspected scammers.
If you initiate a conversation with the scammer (even though you know it is a scammer), this indicates to the scammer that your phone number is actively in use.
They (and others they give your number to) may then continue to try their various phishing strategies on you.
Whereas if you give them radio silence and block them, you will not only stop receiving messages and calls, but you may even try to scam your phone number.
How to block a number on an iPhone
There are several ways you can block a number, depending on which app you prefer to use.
To block an unknown caller, visit Apple's Telephone app> Recent > then tap next to the number or contact you want to block.
Then scroll to the bottom of your screen and tap Block this caller.
The same method can be used if you go into it Contacts and tap the person you want to block.
If you happen to be inside To informOpen the conversation with the person you want to block, as shown in the video.
Tap the contact's name at the top, then click Info and scroll down until you see it Block this caller.
The same can apply if you're on FaceTime.
Just click the info button next to the contact or number you want to block and follow the steps above.
When you block someone, they can still leave you a voicemail, but you won't be notified.
Messages sent or received to the blocked number will not be delivered.
Do people I block get a notification?
The blocked contact will not be notified that you have blocked him or her, so he or she may initially think that you are ignoring him or her.
If you are bothered by unwanted texts, make sure you click the option to report them.
This option appears when you receive a message from a number that is not in your Contacts.
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