Spam calls have gone out of control. It used to be that you could just dismiss calls with the caller ID of an “unknown caller.” Spammers can now contact you with phone numbers that appear legitimate owing to automated systems that spoof phone numbers. Some unwanted callers will often block their number in the expectation that you would pick up out of curiosity. Calls with no caller ID are rarely from people we want to speak with.
Fortunately, your iPhones offer a handful of options that can help you deal with this issue, and they’re simple to use. Follow the guide below to learn how to block iPhone Spam Phone Calls with no caller ID.
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How to Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone
On an iPhone, the best approach to limit calls from unknown callers is to silence them. Calls are routed to voicemail, so even if the call is urgent, the caller can still leave you a message.
This is a good approach to avoid being interrupted by unknown callers while also allowing you to check whether you’ve received any calls without a caller ID.
To block unknown calls on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the iPhone Settings.
- Scroll down and click Phone.
- Scroll down and choose Silence Unknown Callers.
- Toggle the switch to enable the Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Unknown callers will be sent to voicemail, but their numbers will still remain in your recent calls list. This covers both numbers with no caller ID and ones with caller ID but aren’t in your contacts.
Numbers you’ve recently called, on the other hand, will continue to ring even if they’re not in your contacts.
How to Block iPhone Spam Phone Calls with No Caller ID
Another option for blocking no caller ID on iPhone is to utilize the Do Not Disturb mode. This allows you to ensure that when you activate this mode, the only calls you get are from those in your contacts.
This is how it works:
- On your iPhone, open the settings.
- Scroll down and click Focus.
- Choose a focus from the list or press the + symbol to add a new one.
- Tap on People under Allowed Notifications.
- Click on Calls From.
- Select All Contacts.
- To enable these options, scroll down from your phone’s top right corner to open the control panel.
- Click on Focus.
- Click on the newly created focus.
The only calls you’ll get now are from people on your contact list.
Finally, if you’re tired of receiving cold calls, the procedures outlined above should assist you in silence and stop no caller ID calls on an iPhone. It will not, however, block all unwanted calls. Some fraudulent calls will still ring with caller ID enabled. If that’s the case, you may easily block a contact on your iPhone so they can’t call you again.