topic Re: random unwanted calls in Mobility

Can I block incoming calls from a specific country?

jillybean — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:06:09 GMT

is it possible to block absolutely every incoming call from a specific country?

Re: random unwanted calls

BellAntonie — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:23:12 GMT

Hey there @jillybean,

Thanks for your post and welcome to the Community.

Unfortunately, Bell does not have the ability to block incoming calls from a specific country.

Re: random unwanted calls

jillybean — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:27:42 GMT

hi .. i would actually like all calls blocked from an entire continent , not just a country or two. thanks.

Re: random unwanted calls

Sams — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:35:00 GMT

Hi @jillybean,

Depending on the device you have, you can block area codes. So in theory you can block a country by blocking all its area codes.

On an Android, you can go to Settings > Call Settings > Call Rejection > Auto Reject List > Create > Enter the phone number or country code with a “+” prefix. (e.g. enter +234 to auto reject all calls from Nigeria). Change “Match Criteria” to “Starts with” and then Save list.

Repeat the above steps for all the area codes of countries you want to block. All of Africa does not have a common area code so you can’t blanket block all calls.

Good Luck

Re: random unwanted calls

jillybean — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 23:17:50 GMT

thanks.

Nuisance voice mail

Grcolbor — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:12:23 GMT

I keep getting notices of Voicemail from 647-XXX-XXXX. I don't call them back. This is happening 5-10 times per day. I can't seem to block the number because it's not an actual phone call. Any suggestions?

Re: Nuisance voice mail

BellAntonie — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:50:21 GMT

Hey there @Grcolbor,

Welcome to the community and thanks for your post.

You can find many helpful support articles on the Bell website in regards to your inquiry.

Below you will find the pages to visit;

How to use the Bell Anti-SPAM service
How to stop telemarketing calls
If it's related to a Spoofed number; Universal Network-Level Call Blocking
Security and preventing fraud

Check those out and let us know if you have any questions.

How to block a group of phone numbers

Timmm — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:54:07 GMT

I’m getting ~10 spam calls a day (DHL package scam), phone number pattern is usually 800-xxx-xxxx. Is there a way to block incoming calls with such specific pattern?

Re: random unwanted calls

jillybean — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 23:01:55 GMT

my samsung s22 android phone has a settings icon, but when i open up settings there is not a "call settings" icon as described above.

Bell Mobility SPAM blocking services?

Anrais — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 02:07:26 GMT

Hi everyone.

Just wondering if Bell Mobility offers a SPAM CALL BLOCKING services?

I’ve had my phone number for a few years, but over the past month, I’ve been getting unknown SPAM CALLS multiple times per day/night. It’s getting frustrating.

Does Bell provide any SPAM PROOF services? Or can someone recommend a reputable outsider provider app (that does not end up causing more spam if you don’t subscribe to their services)?

Also, I blocked those numbers, but is there a way to report them using my phone? I’m afraid that I may accidentally dial their numbers back and incur excessive charges.

Any suggestions to how to BLOCK THESE SPAM CALLS?

Already registered with the National Do Not Call List, but it seems pretty useless.

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated!

Re: Nuisance voice mail

AliceSprings — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:44:29 GMT

you can have any calls from people not in your contacts silenced so you don't even know they called and then they are just a missed call and you delete them. works for me, but I don't use my cell phone as an actual phone very much.

annoying calls

floweraf — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:40:47 GMT

For over a month i have been getting calls as many as 3 per day and i do not know who is calling from that number. i have tried blocking that number but it still comes in and when i tried to send a text to tell them to stop calling was replied that i would have to pay for send a text or answering the calls.

Security

asheila — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:42:31 GMT

Just had a phone call saying my services are trying to be used from an outside persons out of the country! What do I do

Re: Security

WelshTerrier — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:57:31 GMT

Hang up! Scam, phishing, etc. etc.

Can i block a number online

Annoyed1 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:11:06 GMT

Can i block a number online

Blocking incoming Fax call, unlisted number

McD — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:17:43 GMT

I have a private number attempting to send a fax to my cell phone. Doesn't seem like there is any way to block.

They are very persistent and I'm very annoyed.

Anyway to stop this?

Everyday I get long distance calls, that are most likely robot sales calls. How can I remove robot calls?

1963 — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:02:09 GMT

Everyday I get long distance calls, that are most likely robot sales calls. How can I remove robot calls?

No Caller ID Calling Every 3 Minutes

MichaelT — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:46:27 GMT

Since 6 pm, I have been receiving phone calls from a No Caller ID number every 3 minutes. When I pick up, I hear nothing on the other end. How do I make it stop?

random unwanted calls

Telemarketers — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:54:02 GMT

lm constantly getting calls from bell telemarketers for various reasons I keep asking to be put on a no call list but nobody listens and the calls keep coming as many as 15 or more monthly very disappointing.

have been a bell customer over 8 years pay my bill always on time bell support is great if have a billing problem fixed immediately thanks

just the telemarketers leave a bad taste and think maybe time to look at a different provider.

Re: Telemarketers

WelshTerrier — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:19:44 GMT

Good Day.

If the calls you are receiving are coming from Bell Telemarketers, you can limit the number of telemarketing calls that you receive, you (or a person you authorize to act on your behalf) can register your phone, mobile and fax numbers on the National Do Not Call List.

Ways to register:

Online at www.LNNTE-DNCL.gc.ca
By phone at 1 866 580- DNCL (3625)

There is no charge to register your number(s) on the National Do Not Call List. Your number(s) will remain on the National Do Not Call List indefinitely.

Telemarketing calls can come from scammers & fraudsters, masking their number as a company, government agency, financial institution, credit card company, etc.; E.g. Bell, CRA, TD, or someone else. They can even have you believe it is someone close to you that you even know. There is little that can be done today to stop this. I wish there was, but there is nothing out there that proven to be effective.

Next time, if you do answer the call, listen & say nothing. There is no reason for you to talk to anyone you do not know. The only advise I can give you is to Hang up!

Thieves can be very persistent! There is no requirement for you to connect with them in any way, shape or form. They want to sell you something, steal something from you or add you to their live contact list!

If they are not satisfied with the outcome of the first call to you, they may call back again & again hoping to catch you off guard.

Take care.