I want to block calls that start with “+” as those are usually spoofed spam calls where I am from. I don’t think the default google phone app can do that unlike the miui dialer.

  • Chozo@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    If it’s showing up with the + prefix, that usually means it’s coming internationally (at least, that’s been my experience as a US-based user). I’d imagine you could block international calls from your carrier, if you don’t normally place or receive international calls in the first place.

  • tok3n@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    You can try nomorobo. It blocks spam calls before they ring on your phone, usually. I’ve been using it for about a year now and it works pretty good. I rarely get a spam call anymore.

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      1 year ago

      That app seems to be region locked. Also it probably uses a database that checks if the number is spam or otherwise. I just need a simple prefix blocker preferably foss.

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    1 year ago

    I am now trying simple dialer from F-Droid. I’ll see if I applied the blocklist correctly.

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    1 year ago

    I’d also like to block all codes from my same area code (nobody has my area code except spammers)

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    1 year ago

    I use AGcontacts, not foss but it does allow me to block all calls by the area code (first few digits) eg 02* or 017*.

    It’s been working fine so far - I know a lot of my spam calls have certain dialing prefixes, and if it happened to just be anyone I know, their name would display - so I can call them back.