The barrage of spam calls that many individuals get every week is truly infuriating. Even more aggravating, the people behind these apparently constant phone calls are becoming increasingly deceptive. As an example, many spam calls now originate from numbers that are strikingly similar to the recipient's. This gives the impression that the incoming call is genuine.
The good news is that you can change a few settings on your iPhone to avoid spam calls from disturbing your day.
How iPhone users can prevent spam calls
iPhone users have had the option to silence unknown calls for a few years. It first appeared with iOS 13, yet it is still not as well known as it could be. Before we get into how to use the functionality to stop spam calls, let's go over how it works.
According to Apple, the Silence Unknown Callers function stops calls from numbers that aren't in your contact list from ringing. If an unknown number attempts to contact you, it will be sent to voicemail. If you look, you'll notice a voicemail notification, but no call-incoming notification.
However, Apple also mentions the following when it comes to stopping spam calls: "If you've previously communicated with someone using their phone number, or if a person has provided their phone number with you in an email, a phone call from that number will go through."
Furthermore, if a user makes an emergency call, the function will temporarily disable itself for 24 hours to ensure that incoming calls are received. This is an excellent example of Apple's attention to detail.
Open the Settings app to enable the function. After that, scroll down until you find the Phone settings window. Once there, just flip the Silence Unknown Callers switch to the on position.
And then you may go about your day without worrying about annoying interruptions while using your iPhone. Finally, we just published a list of 12 iPhone tips that you may not be aware of. It's essential if you want to get the most out of your iPhone.
