Cell phone spam is a real problem. In fact, one tech analyst writing for Forbes recently opined that the “Do Not Call List” doesn’t work and estimated as many as 100 billion robocalls—calls lacking a ...

You can block a number to stop receiving all incoming calls or texts from that phone number. To block a number on an iPhone or Android, you can use your device's Phone app. To block a number on a ...

Thanks to Android smartphones, getting in touch with family and friends is faster and easier. Not all calls are welcomed, though. Spammers, strangers, telemarketers, and other unwanted callers can get ...

My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance ...

It's almost remarkable that, no matter how fancy our phones get, telemarketers, phone bots, and scam calls are still an enduring grievance of modern life. Just having an active phone number invites ...

Robocalls have been an annoyance for years, and with technology constantly advancing, it’s only going to get worse. And they’re not just interruptions these days. Many are calls from scammers looking ...

If you own an iPhone, you should know how to block numbers. The feature can help you reduce all of the spam calls you receive and improve your overall smartphone experience. But it will also help you ...

You can block your phone number so it doesn't show up when you call people. The simplest way to block your number is by adding *67 to any phone number you call. You can block your number permanently ...

Nobody likes receiving calls from No Caller ID numbers, as they're usually scams. But there might be cases where you'll want your iPhone or Android to hide your phone number to protect your privacy.

Whether it’s your annoying ex, a persistent telemarketer or someone else you’d rather not hear from, there are probably a few phone numbers you’d like to block. You actually have a number of options ...

Here are the simple steps to block a phone number on your iPhone. Credit: mashable composite: apple Maybe you're annoyed with relentless spam calls, or there's someone in your life you never want to ...