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5 ways to stop nuisance callers from dialling your number

Avoid those telemarketer calls - by Laura Barry
  • 10 Apr 2019
5 ways to stop nuisance callers from dialling your number
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Nobody likes getting phone calls from random companies, telemarketers and other unknown numbers. Aside from being a nuisance, these calls can sometimes be more sinister things, such as scams and attempted identity theft. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to ensure you no longer get these calls, or at the very least block the calls from coming through. Here are 5 ways to stop nuisance callers from dialling your number.

1. Register your number

Add your phone number to the ‘Do Not Call’ register at www.donotcall.gov.au, it’s free and it should remove you from most lists. It can take up to 30 days for all calls to desist.

2. Answer the phone

If you keep receiving calls from your former bank or insurance company but have no intention of speaking to them, the best thing you can do is actually answer the phone and ask to be removed from their call/contact lists, because you no longer give the company permission to contact you.

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3. Block the number

If you keep getting calls from survey centres, charities or nuisance numbers and know the numbers on sight, the best thing you can do is block the number from your phone. On an iPhone simply select the number from your recent callers screen and press the ‘I’ for information. Scroll down to the ‘block this caller’ option. On an Android phone select the number from your call log, hold down and an option menu should pop up. Click the ‘block/report’ option.

4. Download an app

There are now apps that can filter calls and sms messages on iPhone and Android, such as Truecaller. These apps can block the calls and sms from ever coming through. PC Mag also recommends RoboKiller and Nomorob for blocking robotic calls.

5. Be proactive

If you find that you get a lot of unwanted random phone calls then you may need to be more proactive in protecting and sharing your phone number. Never provide your phone number on online forms if it isn’t absolutely necessary, and avoid giving it out to strangers or via social media.  

This article originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.

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Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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