Five Ways to Help Cut Down on Unwanted Calls

Are you getting more than your share of unwanted calls? You are not alone. Some calls are persistent and lead to scams. There are a few simple steps that you can take to slow down these calls.

• Register your phone number for free in the National Do Not Call Registry. Unfortunately, registering will not stop all calls from scammers, but will likely cut down how many unwanted calls you get.
• Hang up on robocalls. If you are getting a lot of recorded messages trying to sell you something, odds are the calls are not legal. Do not call back or press any numbers. Hang up and report them at DoNotCall.gov.
• Use your phone’s built-in features. Many cell phones have an option in the settings that will let you block calls from specific numbers or send certain calls straight to voicemail.
• Check call-blocking or call-labeling services. You can contact your phone company’s customer service by using a phone number or website you know is right and find out what they offer.
• Research apps to filter calls before downloading. Some call-blocking apps are free, while others charge. You can see wireless industry lists of call-blocking apps at ctia.org. Check the ratings and reviews on your online app store before you decide on a call-blocking app.

Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/08/five-ways-help-you-cut-down-unwanted-calls

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