topic How can I block phone numbers from a region? Bombared by 011 scam calls. in Get Support

How can I block phone numbers from a region? Bombared by 011 scam calls.

Theprincipal — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:39:11 GMT

Apparently both mine and my wife's phone numbers have been targetted as part of the new wave of one second dial scams that is hitting the Toronto region.

I get 5-10 of these calls every single night. Different phone number every time, so adding to the auto reject list on my device doesn't do anything.

They all start with 011 coming from papa new guinea. Is there a way I can stop my phone from receiving these SUPER annoying calls?

Re: How can I block phone numbers from a region? Bombared by 011 scam calls.

MEU_21 — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:32:09 GMT

011 is an international number, so even if it were possible, you'd be blocking out the whole world, outside North America. You can set blocking on your phone only, but your mght not be able to block a whole range of numbers starting with 011.

Re: How can I block phone numbers from a region? Bombared by 011 scam calls.

will13am — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:44:08 GMT

The stock google dialer will soon include an auto block feature where these calls will go straight to voice mail. You might want to look into using the google dialer. I get a number of these calls every week, not as bad as many every night.

Re: How can I block phone numbers from a region? Bombared by 011 scam calls.

Luddite — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:18:25 GMT

An app perhaps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrnumber.blocker&hl=en

Re: How can I block phone numbers from a region? Bombared by 011 scam calls.

computergeek541 — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:10:18 GMT

There's no official way to do it specifically for Public Mobile service. Your best bet would probably to install some type of call manager app that allow you to do such things as answer and hang up on certain numbers, or to send such calls directly to voicemail. You'll want to be looking for one that includes features such as wildwards so that you block entire range of phone numbers. Keep in mind that you could end up blocking some calls by mistake that you do want to receive.

Re: How can I block phone numbers from a region? Bombared by 011 scam calls.

DocWilliams — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:57:15 GMT

I joined Public Mobile yesterday and already I'm getting these 011 calls. I haven't given my new number out to anyone yet. They ring twice and hang up. No voicemail. I get several a day. Annoying.

I don't really want to block international calls as my sons live overseas. (And no, it's not them calling).

Anyone recommend a trustworthy call screening or manager app?