Register your number on the national Do Not Call list
Use built-in spam call blocking on your phone
Enable carrier spam protection services
Install a trusted call-blocking app
Block suspicious numbers manually
Silence unknown callers
Do not answer or call back unknown numbers
Do not share your phone number unnecessarily
Unsubscribe from marketing calls and texts
Remove your number from data broker sites
Set up call screening features
Report spam numbers to your carrier
Report scam calls to the proper authorities
Keep your number private on social media
Use separate numbers for sign-ups and online forms
Avoid answering calls that ring once and hang up
Update your phone and apps regularly