I'm getting bombarded with at least 6 spam calls a day, and it's driving me crazy! Even though my number is registered on the do not call list, that doesn't help since I have a business line. I've set my voicemail to say that if it's about my business, people should text me, but hardly anyone actually does. Is there a way to set up a feature, like Do Not Disturb or Focus mode, that sends unknown numbers directly to voicemail while still allowing my contacts to reach me?
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I tried doing what optimalprimary suggested, but it’s not working as I expected. The spammers still find a way through, and it's frustrating. I get these voicemails despite the settings. I wish there was a way to completely block them or make them ring out like a wrong number! Plus, I'm stuck trying to get my info off Google, and it's a nightmare.
I hear you on that! It's wild how these systems still let spammers leave voicemails. I’ve tried everything too, and some smart solutions seem to let spammers in regardless.
Just head to Settings > Apps > Phone. You can easily set the option to silence or screen unknown calls, which should help a lot!
If you're using an iPhone, there's a built-in feature in the Phone app to silence unknown callers. They’ll go straight to voicemail, and you can even check the transcriptions of voicemails they leave! It's super convenient. Here's how you can set it up: [Support Link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/111106).
You can check your settings. If you go to settings > apps > phone > screen unknown callers, you can set it to silence the calls that aren't from your contacts. Those calls will go straight to voicemail, which can be super helpful!
I’ve been using it for a bit, and it works well for me! They have to leave a reason for calling, so it filters out a lot of spam.
I've got that set up too, but I noticed that some calls still get through lately. It worked fine before, but now it’s a bit off.