Sick of your phone buzzing at all hours with spam calls or shady texts? You’re not alone. Millions deal with the daily ...

For example, on an Android phone, open the Messages app and tap the three vertical dots on the top right, then Settings, Spam protection, and toggle on Enable spam protection.

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Here's how to do it. Blocking potential spam calls on Android Android phones have the option of screening spam calls, as long as you're using the default "Phone by Google" app for your calls.