Register your number on the national Do Not Call list
Do not share your phone number unnecessarily
Avoid entering your number on suspicious websites or forms
Unsubscribe from marketing texts and calls when possible
Block spam numbers on your phone
Use call screening or spam protection features
Let unknown numbers go to voicemail
Do not answer calls from unfamiliar numbers
Hang up immediately if a call sounds suspicious
Never give personal or financial information over the phone
Report spam calls to your carrier or regulator
Use a secondary number for sign-ups and online accounts
Review app permissions that may expose your contact information
Keep your number private on social media and public profiles
Ask businesses not to share or sell your number