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People with an Apple iPhone have been told to follow the simple steps to prevent being scammed
You need to be able to have an iPhone that can run iOS 13 or later(Image: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Apple iPhone users can stop spam calls with a few simple steps. This is what you need to know.
- A built-in Apple feature mutes calls from numbers not found in your contacts, mail, or messages and sends them directly to voicemail. While these calls are silenced, they will still appear in your recent calls list so you can check for any legitimate missed enquiries.
- This straightforward solution is available to any iPhone user running iOS 13 or later to help eliminate the nuisance of constant spam. By activating these settings, you can automatically block unfamiliar numbers and significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to phone scams.
- To ensure your safety, the feature automatically disables itself for 24 hours after you make an emergency call so that responders can reach you. Additionally, Siri intelligently allows calls to ring through if the number is recognised from your previous email or text correspondence.
- Apple advises users to save all important contacts and expected business numbers to their phone before enabling this tool. This prevents you from inadvertently missing a desired call, as you will not receive a live notification when an unknown number rings.
- For enhanced protection, you can download reputable spam detection apps. These apps cross-reference incoming calls against databases of known scammers to label them as “Spam” or “Telemarketing” on your screen.
READ HOW TO ACTIVATE THE SETTING AND DOWNLOAD THE APP HERE: All Apple iPhone users urged to update key setting today.
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