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Spam/Scam calls from fake local numbers
I have begun to get three to six calls daily from random supposed local numbers which begin with a little "gong" noise when and if I answer. They all proceed to a foreign voice claiming to represent ...
T-Mobile Scam Shield is very effective. I don't think a spam/scam call has gotten through it.
Before there was Scam Shield, I used Hiya. It had a setting to block spoofing calls that used the same area code and prefix as my own number.
I know this isn't exactly what you want, but it works really well: Apple setting: Phone > Silence Unkown Callers > On. Callers in your contacts will go through. Any legitimate callers not in your Contacts can leave a message. (Then you can add them to your Contacts so it will ring the next time.) In my experience, the bad guys never leave a voice mail message.
There are many apps/services that eliminate calls you don't wish to accept.
Among those unwanted calls,there are scam callers, sales callers, political callers, etc...
I've used an android app "Should I Answer" for a decade.
I set the calls allowed option to ONLY callers in my contacts.
That eliminates 99% of annoyance callers, scammers, beggars, etc…
SIA works flawlessly.
There are similar apps, among them, Nomorobo is another good app.
Search the app stores, do your due diligence, and you'll find the right level of protection to serve you.
Don't give up, keep searching, the best solution for you is a couple keyboard strokes away.
Good luck. 😀
