Did you know the average Indian gets around 30 spam calls a week? Those calls waste time, drain your energy, and sometimes try to steal personal info. The good news is you don’t have to live with them. Below are real‑world tricks you can use today to cut the noise and keep your phone safe.
Spammers buy lists of phone numbers from data brokers, or they use auto‑dial software that can call thousands of numbers in minutes. They disguise their caller ID, making it look like a local number or even a trusted brand. Most people answer out of curiosity, and that gives the scammer a chance to pitch a fake offer or collect your details.
Another reason is that many apps request permission to read your contacts when you install them. If you grant access, the app can share those numbers with marketers. The result? Your friends and family start getting the same junk calls.
1. Use built‑in phone features. Both Android and iOS have a “Block unknown callers” toggle. Turn it on and you’ll stop most numbers that aren’t saved in your contacts.
2. Install a reputable call‑blocking app. Apps like Truecaller, Hiya, or Mr. Number identify spam numbers from a community database and block them automatically. Look for free versions with good reviews and minimal ads.
3. Report the number. When you get a spam call, open the call log, tap the number, and choose “Report spam.” This helps the app improve its database and warns other users.
4. Register with the National Do‑Not‑Disturb (NDND) list. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) offers a service where you can register your mobile number to stop promotional calls. It’s a simple SMS request: send "START 0" to 1909.
5. Guard your contact permissions. Review app permissions regularly. If a game or photo editor asks to read your contacts, decline. This stops your number from being added to marketing lists.
6. Be skeptical of unknown callers. If a stranger claims you’ve won a prize or needs bank details, hang up. Real companies never ask for sensitive info over a cold call.
By combining these steps, you’ll notice a sharp drop in unwanted rings within a few days. Remember, the trick is consistency: keep your block list updated and stay alert to new scam tactics.
Spam calls are annoying, but they’re not unbeatable. Use the tools on your phone, report the bad numbers, and protect your contact list from being sold. Soon you’ll get back the quiet you deserve and avoid the headache of another fake offer.
An Ipoh housewife ignored a spam call, noted its numbers and wagered RM2 on them in the Da Ma Cai 1+3D lottery. The bet hit the September 10, 2025 draw, netting her a RM6,078,449 jackpot. She has pledged a share to charity and remains stunned by the freak fortune. Officials say such odds are astronomically low.
