Blocking "Restricted" Calls on Smartphone
I've had no problem blocking calls on my Samsung Android phone (Verizon), but when I receive a call that reads "Restricted" on the screen, it can't be blocked. The call is undoubtedly a scammer, and i...
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thomasmnile wrote:
Verizon has an app for download called Call Filter. $2.99 a month. Kinda helpful in cutting garbage texts and calls, but I have heard AT&Ts app available to their customers is outstanding. Big problem with any of them they all struggle somewhat with spoofed numbers, which telemarketers and scammers thrive on. End of the day, I don't recognize a number, I let it go to voicemail. No voicemail, I use Call Filter to block the number.and there's no limit to numbers you can block.
I use the free version and it does pretty good. There are some options on the paid version that some may find helpful. Because I use my phone for business and my number has been out in the ether for quite some time I get my share of spam but this app filters probably 50% or better out.
The only other thing I would add is restricted does not necessarily mean spam. I have had to deal with the FBI a couple times in my job and the calls always came up restricted.
