Spam Texts, Calls & Scams
How to spot and stop spam texts, spam calls and phone scams on your iPhone, and what is new in Not Interested.
Phone and Text Scam Statistics: What the FTC and FBI Data Shows
The typical phone scam victim loses $1,500, more than scams that start any other way, and phishing losses just tripled. FTC and FBI data in four charts.
Latest articles
How to Block Unknown Callers on iPhone
To block unknown callers on iPhone, set Screen Unknown Callers to Silence. What each option does, how to turn it off, and how to keep the calls you want.
What Is Smishing? How to Spot a Scam Text Before You Tap
Smishing is phishing by text: a fake toll bill, bank alert or delivery notice with a link. How to spot one, what to do if you tapped, and where to report it.
How to Stop Political Texts on iPhone
The Do Not Call Registry can't help: campaign texts are exempt. Here's what actually stops political texts on iPhone, from STOP replies to a spam filter.
Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls?
It isn't bad luck. Scammers ignore the Do Not Call Registry, fake local numbers and buy numbers from shady sites. Here's how each trick works and what stops it.
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