There were 178,040 fraud reports in the forest quarter of the year, according to the Federal Trade Commission, with the top contact method for fraudsters being phone calls; here’s how iPhone users can ...

The method to block a number on an Android phone varies by make and model. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images You don't need to put up with the annoyance of regularly receiving unwanted phone calls. If you ...

In this post, we will show you how to block contacts on your Samsung Galaxy A32, to prevent a specific number or contact from making calls or sending text messages to your number. There are a couple ...

Haroun joined Android Police in 2021, reporting on the latest stories in the tech world. Since then, he’s gleefully covered everything from the most mundane Google Docs features to more mainstream ...

WhatsApp is a popular messaging app with billions of users around the globe. This makes it a popular target for spammers who send unsolicited messages to unsuspecting users, many of whom fall victim ...

Mobile spam has recently taken on entirely new proportions. Whether it’s unsolicited messages from advertising companies or incessant spam calls from fraudulent services, you’ve probably encountered ...

One of the great things about apps that facilitate communication on smart devices is that you can block contacts. Whether it's annoying people who might be stalking you online or companies looking to ...

When you receive a text message from an unknown number on a Samsung phone, you can tap the Block number notification at the top of the screen in the Messages app. To use Hiya to identify spam and scam ...

Thanks to Android smartphones, getting in touch with family and friends is faster and easier. Not all calls are welcomed, though. Spammers, strangers, telemarketers, and other unwanted callers can get ...

You can block text messages on your iPhone from any number that you don't want sending you messages. Blocked numbers will still be able to text you on their end, but you won't receive their messages.

FaceTime is a great way to stay in touch with people, especially now that your Android and Windows friends can join in the fun. But what can you do if someone starts sending you unwanted messages or ...

Whether you're tired of getting spam calls from a number you don't recognize, or you need to finally separate yourself from your ex and move on (just do it already!), the iPhone's blocking feature can ...