How to Block Spam Calls and Spam Texts on iPhone and Android (2026)
Aug 6, 2022 9:00 AM
How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages
Fight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.
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Life is busy enough without wasting time on spammers, scammers, and telemarketers. Whether you are suffering insistent injury lawyers, fraudulent car warranty representatives, or a drunk-dialing ex, there is a way to stop the endless calls and messages. The major carriers and phone manufacturers have upped their game against unwanted calls and messages in recent years, so let’s look at how you can effectively block them.
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