– Silence Unknown Callers: Mutes calls from numbers not saved in the phonebook, notifying users via the “Phone” app.Helpful for reducing interruptions but less practical for work-related unknown numbers.
– Mute After Answering: Pick up and mute your microphone to discourage persistent telemarketers. This does not work well against robocalls.
– Request Voicemail: Record a voicemail message requesting unknown callers to leave their details, which helps identify genuine contacts while deterring spammers.
– Use Apps: Install apps like Hiya or RoboKiller to filter and block identified spam numbers. These tools are effective but limited against spoofed legitimate numbers.
– Do Not Call List: Register with national “do Not Call” registries (where available). While it reduces calls locally,it doesn’t stop international spammers who often exploit such lists for active numbers.
– Change Your Number: As a last resort, switching phone numbers can provide temporary relief from the issue.
The growing prevalence of spam callers represents a global challenge in digital communication security that India is also grappling with. In India specifically, TRAI’s toughened regulations and mandated registration systems for telemarketing companies have reduced some issues but haven’t entirely addressed problems like Caller-ID spoofing or scams originating internationally.
Practical solutions that use technology-such as apps and silence features-can empower Indian smartphone users further while reducing daily interruptions caused by these nuisances.Though,there are larger implications regarding data privacy and consumer rights raised globally anytime robust measures-like call filtering techs/private reliance gatekeeping firms stack “nonlisted-spam” visibility are mainstream societal contexts mainstream واسعة