topic Re: Spam call blocking options in Get Support

Spam call blocking options

Animalrb — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:35:24 GMT

I came over from telus where I had activated a "if you want to reach this person, dial (x) to be put through now."

It blocked all the robocalls, and was efficacious as proven by the conspicuous increase in these calls since I switched. Does PM offer a similar feature. And if so, how do I get to it/activate it?

Re: Spam call blocking options

softech — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:38:49 GMT

@Animalrb sorry, no call control option with PM. PM is a Tier 3 provider and only provide basic call features and call control is not one 😞

Re: Spam call blocking options

HALIMACS — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:40:45 GMT

No such option exists here, @Animalrb

My recommendation is to NEVER answer any calls from numbers/people you either don't recognize or are not on your contact list. It can be difficult to ignore a call, but you will get used to it.

If the person calling you needs you that badly, they will leave a voice message; if they don't bother leaving one, you likely didn't need to hear from them in the first place.

IF YOU DO ANSWER, and the caller is a spammer, it's likely your number will get logged as one which will get answered, so anticipate spam calling to increase (at least in the short term). Additionally, companies sell information to others for numbers which result in answered calls, so also bear that in mind.