Learn how to block annoying spam calls, protect your privacy, and stay safe from telemarketers, robocalls, and phone scammers with smart strategies.

Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson outlines the simple steps to block unknown calls on your Android and iPhone so you can avoid those spam calls.

On a Pixel phone, go to Block numbers and enable Unknown to block out calls from people not in your contact list. On a Samsung device, choose Block numbers and enable Block calls from unknown numbers.

Don't worry about downloading apps -- your iPhone already has several tools to block all those annoying calls and texts from random numbers.

To block telemarketing calls, you can register your number on the Do Not Call List. Legitimate telemarketers consult the list to avoid calling both landline and wireless phone numbers.

No matter what type of smartphone you're using, we can help you avoid all of those pesky robo and sales calls. Here's how to block a number on any smartphone.

The iPhone doesn't actually provide a way to block phone numbers. You can tap "Decline" when the phone rings, but you can't just tap a "Block" button to keep someone from calling anymore. For true ...

Tired of getting spammed by the same number? Here are the simple steps to block a phone number on your iPhone.

Unwanted phone calls are a part of everyday life, but the iPhone offers a number of ways to stop them from being a nuisance. AppleInsider explains how to block phone numbers on iOS, as well as ...

TalkTalk has a number of other free features to help manage nuisance calls, such as CallSafe where numbers not on your approved or blocked lists are screened before you pick up the phone. How a ...