How to Know If a Number Is Spam or Real?

How to Know If a Number Is Spam or Real?

Daily, around the world, the number of reported calls from spam numbers keeps climbing at an alarming rate. The thought of this may not sit well with you, and many people out there feel the same. Perhaps you’ve even pondered possible ways to grant your smartphone immunity against spam calls.

You want assurance that every incoming call is real and safe to take. The last thing you want is to be on the receiving end of non-stop calls from a robocaller, as this might make you uncomfortable.

Is there a way to make your smartphone better equipped to identify and even block spam calls?

The answer to that question is an unequivocal yes.

Listed below are examples of apps that can help you identify spam phone numbers:

TrueCaller

TrueCaller ranks among the most common and reliable call blocker apps available. It has a reputation for disclosing caller information with near-perfection.

This app not only blocks spam calls but also excels at identifying incoming calls. Furthermore, it goes an important step further by blocking texts from spam phone numbers.

TrueCaller leverages the strength of its community to the fullest.

When a number is identified as spam, it is added to a list of all calls marked as spam.

This list is then used to block calls for all other app users.

To use TrueCaller:

  1. Download the TrueCaller app from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
  2. Google search for the Truecaller app with the Install app button

  3. Install the app on your smartphone.
  4. Truecaller welcome screen, Know who is calling before you answer, with the Get Started button

  5. Open the app and sign in using your Google or Microsoft account. You can also set up TrueCaller as your default dialer and text app in message settings.

Truecaller incoming call screen flagging the number as a spam call with thousands of reports

Whenever a spam or fake call occurs, TrueCaller will display a popup on your phone.

You can also block a spam number or any other number on your phone with TrueCaller.

RoboKiller

Available on Android and iPhone devices, this is one app that gives spammers a taste of their own medicine.

RoboKiller does more than block calls; it answers spam calls for you! This app is equipped with Answer Bots that are cleverly tailored to simulate conversation and analyze voice patterns. It can also identify incoming spam calls in less than a millisecond!

To use the RoboKiller app:

  1. Download the RoboKiller app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
  2. Google search for the RoboKiller app with the Install app button

  3. Install the app on your smartphone and sign in using your email.
  4. Incoming call identified by RoboKiller as vehicle warranty spam

  5. Open the app and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. RoboKiller can automatically block spam calls on your phone.

RoboKiller notification on a phone lock screen saying a call has been blocked

Spam calls aside, if you are looking to build real rapport with people you meet, then Covve will act as your personal CRM, scanning business cards, reminding you to call back, finding interesting news as an excuse to call your contacts and much more – check it out.

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