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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kelvin Chan

Tip and tricks to protect yourself from scam phone calls and robocalls

  • Unsolicited robocalls and scam calls are increasing, but there are ways to protect yourself.
  • You can phone settings to silence unknown callers on an iPhone and filter or block calls on Android devices.
  • Register your phone number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) or similar "Do Not Call" lists to reduce sales and marketing calls.
  • Consider using third-party apps like Nomorobo, YouMail, or Hiya to identify and block spam calls, often for a subscription fee.
  • You can revoke consent for robocalls from companies you've interacted with and simply hang up on suspicious calls without engaging.
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