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Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:46:42 GMT

I need something for my landline phone, as I get calls every day at least 5-6 times a day from different numbers but all from the same company claiming to be a loan company..

They start calling at 730am until at leastm 7pm....It is so annoying, we tried not answering, but they leave voice messages-all computer generated of course, we have actually answered after so manyn calls and said please stop we are not interested.

They still call.....If anyone knows of anything we can do to eliminate this, all suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!!!!

Re: Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

Estellee — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:02:41 GMT

I know ATT has call block but I'm not sure how many numbers you can block especially if they keep calling in on different numbers. Someone once told me to leave my fax machine on and eventually they would get the message and stop calling.

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LuvmyLab — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:06:42 GMT

We also still have a landline in addition to our cell phones because my husband retired from the phone company and we get a free landline. We purchased Panasonic cordless phones from Amazon and there is a button in the middle that says “block call”. If it’s a spam call, we just push the call block button and they can never call back again. We can even block calls if they’ve left a message on our voicemail. I love this feature and we have used it considerably.

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Desertdi — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:13:31 GMT

My VOIP phone marks SPAM calls on the screen. But sometimes I don't have my glasses on, and miss the notification.

Yesterday, I accidentally picked up a spam call...and it was "the lady from Social Security" (with the thick accent) wanting personal info from me.

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Estellee — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:17:06 GMT

@Desertdi I get those calls too, they never give up LOL

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We rescue cats — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:22:07 GMT

My panasonic does it but not on its own, I have to hit call block. If a call comes in that comes up as Suspected Robo I press call block, if I answer it and it's a call center I then hit 'Call Block' button. They cannot get thru again.

The Panasonic Model is: KXTGF 382M but iit is several years old.

Re: Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

SilleeMee — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:33:53 GMT

Spam blocking phones work only part of the time. Spammers use software to change their numbers all of the time so if you block one number then they will call using another number. It's an uphill battle.

Re: Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

Still Raining — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:46:16 GMT

I got rid of my landline and I still get some on my cell phone. Endless war. No idea where the permanent kill switch is.

Re: Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

Luvitorleaveit1 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:48:52 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN - I know it drove me crazy when we had our landline all day long but we got rid of our landline last year because we couldn't find a reasonably price basic plan.

I thought there was a code or something that you enter. I hope you find a solution

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hopi — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:01:47 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
I got rid of my landline and I still get some on my cell phone. Endless war. No idea where the permanent kill switch is.

Your moblie company usually has apps you can install to help block.

Lately it has been relentless with calls gettting through.

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nascarfan — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:02:52 GMT

These calls are so agrivating. I am going to buy a loud whistle and try that. They may call back but I'll have some fun with giving them a headache.

Re: Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

Estellee — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:06:15 GMT

Doesn't seem to matter even if you registered your number on the Do Not Call Registry.

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quilter61 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:14:22 GMT

I still have a landline. It is through my cable service. Through them my phone is set up that the caller must state their name and then hit # key before the call is connected. Since spam calls are computer generated they don't come through. It has really stopped all spam calls.

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BirkiLady — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:23:09 GMT

It took a while, but I finally got rid of the spam calls on my landline by either letting it go to voicemail OR asking them not to call again. It took over a year if I remember correctly. I'm sure there are many more calling now and I'm glad to not have have that to be concerned with anymore!

I do enjoy a private landline and am so happy to have mine without any spam calls bothering me years later.

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Susan345 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:33:24 GMT

My Voip service has a spam filter but also allows you to block numbers that slip thru.

Before this I had a plug in box that was plugged in to the main phone and it had a block feature. I don't remember who made it but the thing stopped working after a power surge.

Re: Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

Spurt — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:14:57 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN

I hate to say this but the only way to make it stop is to GET RID OF YOUR LANDLINE....I know its a tough decision, I kept mine as long as I did for emergency situations to reach hospitals, doctors etc, because you could still make calls with a landline if the power goes out and the wifi towers are also down....But I just couldn't take all the spam calls day and night anymore, and I never answered them.....I got a Tracfone (they operate on any available tower).... And I've only gotten 2 spam calls in 5 years, I blocked the numbers and they never called back!!!.....Now I will say my sister has ATT and she gets spam calls now and then....

If you get a device that logs the numbers you can report

them.To report unwanted or spam calls to the FCC, you can file a complaint online at fcc.gov/complaints. If you did not lose money but want to report a call, use the DoNotCall.gov reporting form. If you lost money or have information about a scammer, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Filing a complaint with the FCC can be effective, although the FCC doesn't resolve every individual complaint. While the FCC may not always resolve your specific issue directly, your complaint helps them track trends, identify potential violations, and potentially trigger investigations or enforcement actions

Re: Anyone know of a phone that can block spam calls?

Kachina624 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:16:45 GMT

@Desertdi. How did you go about getting your VOIP line and was it easy to install? What's the process?

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Goodie2shoes — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:22:44 GMT

I shut down my Landline a few months ago and one reason was the spam calls but before I got to that point I had a call block placed on my landline. I went to Spectrum's website and set up my phone to only recieve calls from certain numbers and it worked very well. It was very easy to set up the block. Good luck in getting rid of those calls it can be very frustrating !

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Krimpette — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:24:48 GMT

My land line is FIOS/Verizon. I sometimes get a call that indicates something like "suspected SPAM. I block that for the future. But I honestly don't get more than a couple of potential spem calls per month. However, since I never answer my phone if I don't recognize the number, I typically will block any of those calls if they don't leave a message.

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Desertdi — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:27:42 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Desertdi. How did you go about getting your VOIP line and was it easy to install? What's the process?

@Kachina624

It was a "special" from Cox Communications. Free hookup thru the regular phone wiring...and their rates are a lot cheaper than AT&T. It came with internet and TV, too. di