The scourge of unwanted phone calls has been branded an epidemic by consumer groups, while the Federal Communications ...

1 Check with your cell phone provider. "The FTC requires your provider to have robot-call-fighting technology. It's free, or maybe you can pay a little monthly for more spam-blocking features," said ...

Have you ever received a phone call from a number you don't recognize, and then they don't even leave a voicemail? It gets ...

If you already have a phone and it doesn't have this feature, you can buy a separate call blocking device. Call Control even offers a standalone device for blocking calls at home. Register on the ...

Your number will appear private for every call you make. If you’re using a different kind of phone (or want the lines on your account private), ask your carrier to block all outgoing calls.

If an unwanted call does get through, both Android and iPhone users can block the individual phone number by tapping on it in the recent callers or call history list. Sign up for the UK’s ...

Several third-party apps also strive to block telemarketing calls. You can even register your phone number with the FTC's Do Not Call Registry, though that won't necessarily stop scammers and ...