How to Block Spam and Scam Calls on Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy has built-in tools to identify and block spam and scam calls without needing a third-party app. Here's how to activate them.

Method 1: Enable Caller ID and Spam Protection

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap the 3-dot menu → Settings → Caller ID and Spam Protection.
3. Toggle on Identify Caller ID and Filter Spam Calls.
4. Choose action: Silently block or Send to voicemail.

Method 2: Block Specific Numbers

1. In the Phone app, open Recent Calls.
2. Tap the number → Block → confirm.
3. Or: Settings → Block Numbers → Add Number.

Method 3: Block All Unknown Numbers

Go to Phone → Settings → Block Numbers → Block Unknown/Private Numbers — blocks all calls from hidden or unrecognized numbers.

Method 4: Use Google Phone App (Alternative)

The Google Phone app (available on Galaxy) has powerful spam detection powered by Google's call intelligence database.

What Samsung Spam Protection Covers

Report a Scam Call

In recent calls, tap the number → Report as Spam — this contributes to Samsung's global spam database.