Stop Unwanted Calls and Messages to Cell Phone

Because our cell phone typically follows us everywhere, unwanted calls to them to take on a particularly annoying and sometimes frightening tone. Errant telemarketing calls or spam in the form of text messages can interrupt at inopportune moments and can carry a charge to the recipient, either in the form of minutes or cash. On the other hand, are harassing calls are not only inconvenient but also threatens. Questions about how to reduce or eliminate unwanted calls to a mobile phone is one of the major topics presented to customer support forums in the cellular industry.

It is true that step to all mobile phone owners can take to combat the intrusion and expense of unwanted calls and text messages, and additional security measures specific to individual mobile phone models. Become familiar with the protective features offered by the wireless provider is easy via their website in most cases. Review of manual of a particular cell phone will also inform customers about the features that can allow them to block calls and messages, or restrict their entry.

A few of the common measures and proposals include:

Protect the mobile numbers of spam. Avoid giving out mobile numbers, but when it is necessary to be aware of privacy policies of those companies which have provided such information. Clearly it is best to avoid giving a cell phone to a store that might sell information to potential spammers.

Be aware when ordering or signing up for newsletters, downloads, and so on, users may agree to receive calls or messages from the company in future and so be sure to deselect all the boxes indicate agreement to accept these intrusions if they are not wanted.

Another important measure to avoid spam is to get the "Do Not Call" list register mobile numbers at donotcall.gov.

If a user receives excessive spam, they should contact their cellular provider to see how it can help. If the sender of unwanted text messages is known in some cases they can be added to a "Block List" for the user, which is administered via the wireless providers' website. The cellular company should also reverse any fees for spam received.

Many phones, especially smartphones, allowing users to block "private" or unknown call, which comprises most spammers. Check the manual for instructions on how to program this feature. Another option is to program the phone to have all "private" or unknown caller allocated a silent ringtone, which will not disturb the user, and thus the call will roll to voicemail from where it can later be erased. Other cell phones allow users to program it to forward all incoming calls to voicemail if the caller is on their contact list. This last option can also be very useful if the user is receiving harassing phone calls.

Different mobile phones have filtering capabilities, users simply need to familiarize themselves with the possibilities for their phone. For example, some block international calls, or calls when roaming, to avoid excessive fees. Some smartphones allow users to block specific numbers, which are particularly effective when they receive harassing phone calls.

When taken steps to eliminate spam received on a mobile phone, but it continues, it is wise to contact the FCC. Although they can not deal with individual consumer complaints, they may act to issue citations to violators of the "Do Not Call" list and other related legislation. In extreme cases, it is possible of course to disable SMS function entirely through the wireless provider.

If there is harassing calls to a mobile phone continues, both the police and the cellular provider will be contacted. Reports should be recorded and information about date, time and content of calls must be maintained. In extreme cases, cell phone number change is advisable.