And one free app was, on average, faster at adding bad guys to its blacklist. Meanwhile, everyone should take advantage of technology the carriers offer to identify and block certain robocalls. The free level of service will label suspected spammers and gives you the option to automatically block calls that are a fraud risk. T-Mobile: Most T-Mobile customers already have the company’s Scam ID and Scam Block service turned on, with no need to download an additional app. Verizon offers a free service that blocks robocalls, but you have to download its Call Filter app and turn on the protection.

Source: Washington Post April 04, 2019 18:41 UTC