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To stop "Scam Likely" calls, enable built-in spam filters in your phone app (Android) or enable "Silence Unknown Callers" (iOS), utilize your carrier’s blocking services (e.g., AT&T ActiveArmor, T-Mobile Scam Shield, Verizon Call Filter), and register on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Most smartphones have native features to silence or filter out unknown and fraudulent callers.
Major U.S. carriers offer dedicated (often free) apps and network-level blocking that catch "Scam Likely" calls before they even ring.
If your carrier's tools aren't enough, consider apps like Nomorobo, RoboKiller, or Truecaller. Note that these often require a subscription and may ask for access to your contact list.
Never engage with a "Scam Likely" call. Answering or pressing any number confirms your line is active, which may lead to even more calls.
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