Many of us have experienced the irritation of spam and scam calls. Fortunately, carriers and smartphone manufacturers offer tools to help reduce these unwanted interruptions.
For T-Mobile customers, the Scam Shield app was once the go-to solution, but it has since been absorbed into the T-Life app. While scam protection measures can still be activated in the Manage section of T-Life, many users find the app challenging to navigate.
Amid this transition, a significant increase in scam calls has left many frustrated. Users have taken to social media to voice their concerns, revealing that after the migration from Scam Shield to T-Life, scam protection does not automatically activate.
This has led to users receiving inconsistent protection and a surge in annoying spam calls. Even when protections are activated, it’s common for some calls to slip through the cracks.
Despite the system’s effectiveness, it’s not infallible. Many users express their annoyance at receiving repeated calls regarding fraudulent loans, with complaints about automated messages that instruct them to press a button to stop receiving such calls—a request that typically goes unheeded.
If you’re tired of the unrelenting spam calls and haven’t set up protection yet, there are various options available depending on your carrier and device. T-Mobile users should manage their settings through the T-Life app.
Verizon customers can benefit from the Call Filter app, while AT&T subscribers can activate Call Protect via the myAT&T app. Additionally, smartphones often come equipped with built-in spam protection.
iPhones have the Silence Unknown Callers feature, and Samsung Galaxy users can utilize Smart Call for identifying and blocking unknown numbers. Google Pixel users can enable Caller ID and spam protection, which goes so far as to prevent spam calls from appearing in missed call notifications.
With these options, you have several avenues to alleviate the annoyance of spam calls. Lastly, if you’re interested in more tips for navigating today’s technology landscape, feel free to explore additional resources on staying safe.