Do not answer calls from unknown numbers
Let unknown calls go to voicemail
Block suspicious numbers on your phone
Enable spam call filtering on your device
Register your number on the national Do Not Call list
Ask your carrier for call-blocking tools
Use a trusted call-blocking app
Report scam calls to your carrier
Report robocalls to the appropriate consumer protection agency
Never share personal or financial information over the phone
Hang up immediately on suspicious calls
Silence unknown callers if your phone supports it
Review and tighten privacy settings on your accounts
Remove your number from public directories where possible
Be cautious when giving out your phone number
Ask businesses not to share your number
Use a separate number for sign-ups and online forms
Check your phone’s spam and blocked-call settings regularly