Spam calls have always burdened cell phone owners. Everyone has experienced a random number calling them asking for their time or money. Luckily, Google has invented a method to filter out these calls and inform you when you are being contacted by an unwanted number.
The free application is called “Google Phone App.” The Google Phone App is updating to include this new feature that will help ward off spam callers. Version 4.0 and above include the spam protection. You need to ensure that you have caller ID enabled in your settings, and your operating system must be Marshmallow.
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When you receive a phone call from a number that your phone finds suspicious, the banner behind the caller’s name will flash red and read “suspected spam caller.”
Make sure your Caller ID and spam protection is turned on
This is an important first step to help shield yourself from spam.
Marking calls as spam calls
Sometimes some spam calls slip through the cracks and reach your phone unfiltered. Here’s how to change that.
Correcting for a mistake in spam correction
Sometimes your phone will mistakenly mark one of your friendly contacts as spam. This is an easy fix.
Reporting a mistake in caller ID details
While caller ID is a relatively old technology, it is far from perfect. Caller ID has been known to convey misinformation about some phone numbers. Here’s how to correct for this.
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