Have you been getting more spam calls lately? Here's how to block them on your Android and iPhone. Story by Fred Decker for Spokeo • 3mo ...

Unwanted calls have become a real social plague. In recent years, millions of complaints have been logged about spam calls and messages, many of them linked to scams like phishing or spoofing.

Android now lets you block entire number ranges to combat spam and telemarketing calls. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles.

Unwanted phone calls are out of control. Whether it’s a robocall trying to sell you something or spam calls from scammers, it’s enough to make you want to stop answering your phone.