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Apps and Techniques for Telephone Scam Protection

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Anna Thompson
Apps and Techniques for Telephone Scam Protection

 

Protection from phone scammers and robocalls is a priority for most people and it is essential that we have the right tools to do so efficiently. Both the state and the phone service providers are doing their best to provide the right sort of protection. The legislation is in place and fines are high, but that still doesn’t seem to be quite enough. 

And that is where using different apps and protection techniques come into play. Having the right information and knowing how to use it correctly can go a long way in protecting you and your family from phone scams.

The best available techniques

Well, the calculations are simple. You simply need to get your hands o the right information regarding who’s calling you and based on that you can decide what to do next. Whether you want to block that number, report it, or answer it depends on the information you have. 

 

The best course of action is to simply hang up when you get a phone call. Input that number into a dependable reverse phone lookup, and in just a couple of moments, you will get the information on the caller. Most even have flagged most common scam numbers so that you don’t have to give it another thought.

In case you are dealing with blocked numbers the solution is even simpler. Just contact your phone service provider to unblock the number, or use one of the codes provided by them. One is usually for unblocking, but there is also one that will unblock and at the same time report the caller to the right authorities. 

The most important takeaway is that you are not obliged to do anything. Whenever the person on the other line is scaring you or rushing you to make a decision you can simply hang up and then use one of the previous techniques to solve the issue. When it comes to phone interactions it is always better to be safe than sorry. 

Top apps for blocking robocalls and phone scams 

So let’s first talk about costs. Upfront costs for your average call blocker app aren't that high, and most don't require much storage space on your phone. The biggest benefit of deciding to install one is that very often, you won't even be able to tell the app's there. Some of them are capable of screening and blocking unwanted calls before a user's phone even rings. And that will save you a lot of headaches.

However, it is important to mention that there is a significant downside. According to TechCrunch and Dan Hastings, a security researcher at NCC Group, many top robocall blocking apps share your phone number with analytics firms and [upload] device information such as device type and software version to companies like Facebook without your explicit consent. So this is not great, but just to be clear not all apps are like that. 

Here are the top three apps for 2020 that you can use safely to protect your phone from robocalls and scams-

  1. Hiya: Caller ID & Spam Blocker

This is a very simple-to-use app with the entire options you’ll be expecting from a top rate robocall blockading carrier, minus the charges. When it comes to cost for a free elementary carrier it is $2.99/month or $14.99/12 months for Howdy Top class.

What is important is that it is supported worldwide. This is a free name blockading app that makes use of an enormous database of profiles and “expansive algorithms” to research some 13 billion calls a month and provides context to unknown numbers. Any number that contacts you is administered via Howdy’s database, and if there is a fit, the app will routinely block the phone number; if there is no fit, the call or textual content will go through. 

  1. RoboKiller: Spam Call Blocker

This robocall blocker is quite affordable. It starts at $2.99/month or $24.99/12 months for Android gadgets; $3.99/month or $29.99/12 months for iOS. Here are just some of the benefits- after flagging a caller as junk mail, the app routinely blocks their quantity and sends them to its “Resolution Bots,” an option that plays pre-recorded messages to trick telemarketers and different unsolicited callers into thinking they are talking to an actual person. That way you are getting even as this app not only protects your peace of mind but it also affects their data. 

  1. YouMail

For this app there are two options - first, their free app-based service uses sophisticated, patented technology to block robocalls and phishing messages, protecting users from spam, identify theft, stalkers, and corporate fraud. 

Second, their premium call management services provide virtual receptionist and virtual number services and are designed for people who use their mobile phones for business.

So there you have it the best and most efficient apps and techniques for telephone scam protection and getting rid of those annoying robocalls.

 

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