Like most of us you probably get many unwanted calls that appear as or without an ID card or an unknown caller to your iPhone. Reflective responding or someone can lead to fraud – or maybe a call you waited. What are the differences between these two anonymous labels?
Here's what to know about any kind of call and how to keep yourself safe from potential fraud.
No Caller ID versus an unknown caller
Call marked ”Without a caller's ID“So the caller has blocked their number from appearing on your screen. In other words, they want to keep their identity under the wrappers. This can be a privacy measure, but it is also a tool that the fraudsters use – if you can't quickly confirm which caller is based on their number, it can be easier.
“An unknown caller“On the other hand, is the message that appears when the phone service provider does not recognize who arises. This can be reduced to several factors, including network or technical problems, or receiving calls from foreign numbers. Often these callers are deliberately not trying to hide their identity, but it is still a good idea. with the telephone company.
What to do if you get anonymous calls
You should always proceed with caution if you cannot identify a caller. This is especially important if some rings and the screen appear “without ID card” because they deliberately kept their number hidden. But an unknown caller is also something to be cautious about, as it becomes more difficult to identify who is at the other end of the line.
Leaving the call to go to voicemail is often a good idea. Responding to a call signals to fraudsters that your number is activewhich can lead to more similar calls in the future. The A voicemail function in live It is especially useful for these situations because it allows you to pick up the call if the voicemail transcript indicates that it is someone you want to talk to.
Silence unknown callers of your iPhone
You can even go a step further and silence unknown callers to your iPhone. That way, they callers of mysteries will not disturb you, and they can only leave voicemail to check later.
In your iPhone, go to SettingsThen tap Applications followed by Phone and go to Silence unknown callers. Hit the inclusion to turn it on.
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Use applications to block unidentified calls
Although there is no way to block these anonymous calls in your iPhone settings, your A wireless carrier can offer applications To help in this.
AT&T ActivearmorFor example, there is a free version that blocks calls for spam and fraud, and also allows you to block all unknown callers. The advanced version, which costs $ 4 a month, includes tools such as searching for a reverse number and ID card for unknown numbers. Activearmor is available for iOS And Android.
The Verizon call filtration application also offers detection of spam, spam filter and numbers, all free. For an additional 4 USD month, you will also get a call card, spam search, personal block list and spam risk gauge. The call filter is automatically enabled for Android users on a postpaid plan and is Available in the app store For iPhone.
T-Mobile's cheat shield There is a free option that includes a complete caller's ID, deception reporting and fraud. There is also a premium option for $ 4 a month per line, which offers a reverse phone number and voicemail transcripts that are automatically written. You can download the Scam Shield application in App Store or Google Play.
Be sure to check with other wireless carriers to see if they offer something similar. Some plans for a wireless carrier may include access to premium features.
For more third -party applications to help limit robals and general advice, check our Guide to stopping spam calls.