How do I block spam calls and robocallers on my Android phone?
Direct Answer
Open the Phone app, tap the 3 dots in the top-right corner, tap "Settings," tap "Caller ID & spam protection" (or "Spam and Call Screen"), and turn it ON.
🚨 Emergency Rule: Stop & Do Not Send Money
If someone contacted you asking for payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or Zelle, or asking for verification codes, hang up or do not reply. Real banks and government agencies never ask for payment this way.
📞 Call family on trusted known number: Never call back the incoming caller ID number. Call your relative directly using the number in your phone contacts.
🛡️ Free Senior Fraud Helpline: AARP Fraud Watch Network: 1-877-908-3360
Immediate Action Steps If You Were Contacted
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Open the Phone app
Tap the telephone handset icon on your Android home screen.
👀 Telephone handset icon.
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Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right
Look at the top-right corner of the Phone screen and tap the three vertical dots (⋮).
👀 Three vertical dots menu (⋮).
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Tap "Settings"
From the popup menu, tap "Settings."
👀 Option labeled "Settings."
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Turn on "Caller ID & Spam Protection"
Tap "Caller ID and spam protection" (or "Spam and Call Screen"). Toggle the switch to ON (blue/green).
👀 Toggle switch turns blue or green.
Emergency Steps: If You Already Sent Money or Shared Passwords
1. Call Your Bank Fraud Department Now: Call the number on the back of your card immediately to freeze transfers or cancel your card.
2. Change Passwords on a Different Device: Change your email and bank passwords immediately.
3. File a Report with IdentityTheft.gov: Official free recovery plan from the Federal Trade Commission.
If You Don't See It / Troubleshooting
If a specific annoying number keeps calling
Open your "Recents" call list in the Phone app, tap the number, tap the info (i) icon, and tap "Block / Report Spam."
Good to Know
- Google Pixel phones can automatically screen unknown calls using Google Assistant without you having to talk.