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Drew Blankenship

5 Phone Settings to Turn On Today to Reduce Spam Calls

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We all get them: calls labeled as “potential spam” or “unknown caller.” Sometimes dozens of them a day. It is frustrating, and they’re only getting more aggressive. At the end of the day, these calls are designed to trick you into answering. But you can protect yourself by adjusting a few of your phone settings. Most people never explore these settings, which means they’re missing out on simple protections that make a big difference. That said, here are five phone settings to turn on today to reduce the number of spam calls you receive.

1. Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone)

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