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Does Anybody Use "AT&T Call Protect" to Block Spam Calls
February 07, 2019, 09:47 AM
CensoredDoes Anybody Use "AT&T Call Protect" to Block Spam Calls
It seems like I am getting more and more robocalls. There are a couple apps out there that are supposed to help block calls. I am looking at AT&T Call Protect. Has anyone used this app? Any recommendations on a good robocall screening/blocking app?
February 07, 2019, 09:55 AM
downtownvI used it, it helps a lot but not 100%
February 07, 2019, 10:15 AM
Johnny 3eaglesYes, i use the free version AT&T offers, in conjunction with "Do not disturb" feature on my Samsung Galaxy S7 Active and my wife's S6 Active.
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February 07, 2019, 10:21 AM
Rotty37I use it and it does a good job. But, with auto robo calls, a new number will be generated and call your phone. You will have to every once and a while put the newer numbers added to Call Protect. But it blocks annoying calls and notifications at least.
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February 07, 2019, 10:23 AM
OzarkwoodsI use Mr Number App, when a call comes in it will show spam, political or other type based on users reporting back to the app. It has helped a lot.
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February 07, 2019, 10:29 AM
erj_pilotPretty much any number that shows up that's not in my directory gets blocked. Have an iPhone 6s...
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MG34_DanBefore the days of blocking calls, I used a very simple approach. I set the default ring tone to two seconds of silence as I found that MP3 on the inter-web. I set all members in my call list to some audible ring tone. I never knew about, or gave a rat's ass, about any silent ring tone calls.
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February 07, 2019, 02:01 PM
just1tymquote:
Originally posted by erj_pilot:
Pretty much any number that shows up that's not in my directory gets blocked. Have an iPhone 6s...
I've a similar approach. I have recorded a message that states if they cannot leave a voicemail that my service will block their number...and I do. Been doing this for awhile now and have weeded out many of those "seller calls"
They're getting a little more creative now, or just to get back at me but, I had a call at 2am the other night and my caller ID displayed my phone number!! Those buggers
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February 07, 2019, 03:35 PM
ShouldBFishinWe use it here. It works for the *known* calls.
However, a lot of the robocalls are spoofing caller ID and match the first 6 digits of my cell phone to make it appear like a call from my area. The last 4 digits appear to be random so flagging them as SPAM is like playing whack-a-mole.
I've gotten to the point of if I don't recognize the number, I'm not answering.
February 07, 2019, 06:06 PM
Les007I use it and I think it works pretty good. Calls that do get through I block using the Samsung call features, and then I manually block the number. Blocked x 2.