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Robocalls
Robocalls are automated phone calls with prerecorded messages. These calls have increased in recent years because technology has made it cheap and easy for robocallers to make calls from anywhere in the world while hiding their identities by displaying fake Caller ID information.
To learn more visit theFederal Trade Commission(FTC) or theFederal Communications Commission(FCC).
Stop annoying and unwanted calls. Verizon has four ways to help you block calls on your home phone. If you haven’t already, sign up for:
- Call Block
- Caller ID
- Anonymous Call Rejection
- Caller ID/Call Waiting
Verified Caller ID
A “[V]” may appear at the beginning of some incoming calls on your caller ID, voicemail logs or TV screen. This will indicate that the call is coming from a phone number where Verizon is able to verify the calling number.
Scammers and other bad actors often use spoofing to alter the name or number on your Caller ID to get you to answer their calls. To help you identify a potentially fraudulent call, we’ve enhanced our Caller ID feature. You will see a “[V]” when the caller’s telephone provider has confirmed that the call is coming from an authentic telephone number that has not been spoofed. This “[V]” symbol will appear on the phone screen, TV screen, call log or voicemail when you’ve received a Verified call.
This does not mean that calls without a “[V]” are scam calls as Verizon can only verify a call if the caller is using a network that has the same capabilities as Verizon’s network. Also, Verizon can not guarantee the intent of callers that are verified. Always be wary of unknown calls, but this is another tool to give you more control over the calls you answer.
Call Filter
This service is automatically turned on but if you like, you can turn it off at any time by following the steps below.
- Log into My Verizon
- Go to the Manage your phone
- Scroll down and click on Call Filter
- Select Blocked Call Setting and click Deactivate or Activate depending on your current setting to change it
Please note that Call Filter may accidentally block wanted calls. If this happens you can report blocking errors.
Spam Alerts
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Introducing Spam Alerts
We get lots of complaints about unwanted computerized calls, and we get it - no one likes robocalls. To help you identify them, we've added a newSpam Alertsfeature to your home phone's Caller ID. Your Caller ID will show "SPAM?" before caller's name that have been identified* as a possible unsolicited call.
*A complex and always-improving algorithm is used to determine which calls match the SPAM criteria. While we're focused on identifying and alerting you to these types of calls, you may still receive unsolicited calls from spammers/scammers as these calls will not be blocked automatically. You still choose which calls you want to answer and which ones you don't.
To report numbers that you believe should be listed as spam, or incorrectly labeled as such, please visitspamalerts.verizon.com.
Nomorobo
If you are a Verizon Fios Digital Voice customer you can register withNomorobo, a free, third-party service that identifies known robocallers and telemarketers and stops your Fios Digital Voice home phone from ringing. Nomorobo will not work with Verizon’s traditional voice service.
- Go toNomorobo.comand signup
- Set Up Nomorobo through the link that is sent to your email*
- Log into yourPhone Management Portal
- ClickActivatein the Nomorobo section of the Phone Management Portal
- Read the Nomorobo description and clickAcknowledge, this will activate simultaneous ring
- Return to Nomorobo's website to complete the registration process
*If you do not receive the email, check your spam folder. Do not submit the same email more than once in a five minute period.
Watch the video for more information.
National Do Not Call Registry
You can register your home or mobile phones with the National Do Not Call Registry. To register:
- Call1.888.382.1222 (TTY: 1.866.290.4236)
- For additional information visitwww.donotcall.gov
Call Blocking
Verizon automatically blocks calls in the network from telephone numbers which are invalid or on a DNO (Do Not Originate) list. These are numbers that should not be making calls in the first place. These calls are terminated in the network and never reach your device. Blocked calls are not directed to voicemail.
There are other online call blocking services and call blocking devices that block unwanted calls. Check your local retail store, search online, or you can purchase theCPR Call Blocker V5000 Verizon Accessories Store.
For unwanted cell calls, consider using an anti-robocall tool likeVerizon Caller Name IDto get alerts on incoming spam calls and easily report and block unwanted numbers on your mobile phone.
Fios Digital Voice calling features
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Anonymous Call Rejection
You can use Anonymous Call Rejection to reject most phone calls from callers who have blocked the display of their telephone numbers from being seen from Caller ID. When the service is on, your phone will not ring if callers have blocked the display of their number. Instead, callers will hear an announcement saying that you are not accepting blocked calls. They will be instructed to hang up, unblock their number, and dial again if they want to reach you.
The service does not block calls made to you from outside your local calling area or through operator assistance. All calling features are subject to availability and compatibility restrictions.
To set up Anonymous Call Rejection, sign in to yourMy Verizonaccount and select:
- Account Manager>Calling Features>Incoming Call Block>Reject All Anonymous Calls>Activate Incoming Call Block
You can also use theMy Fiosapp by selecting:
- Phone>Options tab>Calling Features>Block Incoming Calls>Block Anonymous Calls
Incoming Call Block
You can manage your calling features through the My Fios app and My Verizon:
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Manage in the My Fios app
Block numbers in theMy Fiosapp by selecting:
- Phone>Options tab>Calling Features>Call Blocking
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Manage in My Verizon
Block numbers manually or block numbers in your Phone Book inMy Verizonby selecting:
- Calling Features>Incoming Call Block>Reject calls from certain numbers>Add or Browse your phonebook>Activate Incoming Call Block
Block numbers from your Call Log, by selecting:
- Calls and Messages>Locate the numberyou want to block >Name or Number>Call Block
Block international numbers by selecting:
- Account Manager>Administration>International Call Block> select International Numbers that you want to block>Save Settings
Do Not Disturb
How to activate Do Not Disturb
To activate and/or deactivate Do Not Disturb using your Fios home phone, press:
*78 to activate and/or *79 to deactivate
Block numbers in theMy Fiosapp by selecting:
- Phone>Options tab>Calling Features>Do Not Disturb
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To activate inMy Verizon, sign in and select:
- Account Manager>Calling Features>Do Not Disturb> send all calls to aPre-recorded Do Not Disturb messageor send all calls toVoicemail
To activate Do Not Disturb with scheduling select:
- Account Manager>Calling Features>Do Not Disturb>Set Do Not Disturb according to a schedule> enter aStartandEnddate and time >Add Schedule
After the scheduled Do Not Disturb entry is added, you can open theDo Not Disturb tabor yourCalendarto view your schedule.
Note:If you are looking to manage blocking annoying and unwanted calls refer to Incoming Call Block above to setup and manage features.
Call Trace
Call Trace automatically initiates a trace of the last call you received. You can use this feature to trace unlawful or threatening calls that alarm, frighten, or harass you.
Your phone is already equipped for Call Trace. To activate the service, simply press *57 on your landline phone. Charges and fees for using Call Trace may vary. The records of all traced calls will be released to a law enforcement agency only. The action taken by law enforcement may vary by area.
Note:if you are threatened with bodily harm or an explosive device, use Call Trace and immediately contact your local police department. All calling features are subject to availability and compatibility restrictions.
See also:
Call Blocking Devices
Traditional phone features
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Anonymous Call Block
To activate or deactivate Anonymous Call Block, press:
- *77 toactivateAnonymous Call Block or dial 1177 on rotary or pulse-dialing phones, listen for a recording or confirmation tone
- *87 todeactivateAnonymous Call Block or dial 1187 on rotary or pulse-dialing phones, listen for a recording or confirmation tone
Note:after you activate the service, it will remain on until you deactivate it.
If you have turned on Anonymous Call Block, numbers on Priority Call or Select Call Forwarding lists will reach you even if the numbers are blocked.
Call Block
This service subject to availability for new customers based on location. If you currently subscribe to Call Block you will continue to receive it.
Calls made to you from outside your local calling area, through operator assistance, or from cell phones and some business phones cannot be blocked. All calling features are subject to availability and compatibility restrictions.
By following the voice-recorded instructions, you can add the number of the last person who called you, add a new number, or change an existing number on your list. The voice-recorded instructions will also tell you how to add to your list if your list is full.
To activate or deactivate your Call Block list, press:
- *60 or dial 1160 on rotary or pulse-dialing phones
- *80 or dial 1180 on rotary or pulse-dialing phones
Note:In some areas, you must press 3 to Call Block off.
Call Intercept
Call Intercept picks up incoming calls that do not have a valid phone number. Callers must identify themselves before the Call Intercept feature rings your phone and plays the recorded name of the caller. You must have Caller ID to use Call Intercept.
Customers in CT, DC, DE, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VA who currently subscribe to the product and remove it will not be able to re-order.Call Intercept is not available for rotary dial service. All calling features are subject to availability and compatibility restrictions.
The first time you use Call Intercept, call toll-free 1.800.527.7070 from the phone that has Call Intercept and follow the voice prompts to set your security PIN. After you set your security PIN, you can call into the system from any phone to make changes to your Call Intercept settings.
To manage your existing Call Intercept calling feature:
- Call toll-free 1.800.527.7070 and follow the voice prompts to
- Establish your security PIN
- If you’ve forgotten your PIN or override code
- To turn Call Intercept on or off
- To add or remove numbers from your Priority Caller List
- Call 1.800.435.7986 (1.877.611.7607 Spanish) to have your PIN reset
- To bypass Call Intercept
- Priority callers can bypass Call Intercept by entering your 4 digit Call Intercept Override Code
- Your phone will alert you with a short-short-long ring and “Priority Caller” will appear on your display
Call Trace
Call Trace initiates a trace of the last call you received. You can use this feature to trace unlawful or threatening calls that alarm, frighten, or harass you. All calling features are subject to availability and compatibility restrictions, some calls may not be traced.
Your phone is already equipped for Call Trace. To activate the service, simply press *57 (rotary phones dial 1-1-5-7). Charges and fees for using Call Trace may vary.
Note:You must repeat the steps above each time you want to trace a call.
How to take further action by establishing a case
Some states require you to trace two or more calls to establish a case. The records of all traced calls will be released to a law enforcement agency only. The action taken by law enforcement may vary by area.
Do Not Disturb
Note:this service is no longer available to new customers. If you currently subscribe to this service, you will continue to receive the service, but you will not be permitted to re-subscribe to it if you remove it or transfer it to another customer at your current location or to a new location.
Before you use Do Not Disturb, you must first set up the list of numbers you want to block. You can change your Do Not Disturb list at any time.
To program Do Not Disturb service call 1.800.527.7070, select:
- Do Not Disturb Service, enter the last 4 digits of your phone number as your temporary PIN and follow the instructions to change to a new, permanent 4-digit PIN
To program Do Not Disturb service call 1.800.527.7070, enter:
- 10-digit phone number>Do Not Disturb PIN, follow the recorded instructions to make the change you want to make
Selective Call Blocking
To activate Selective Call Blocking:
- Press *67 or dial 1167 on a rotary dial phone, listen for the confirmation tone, followed by the dial tone and dial the phone number of the party you wish to call
- The word "Private" or "P" will appear on the display unit of the called party
- Your call will be blocked for one-time use only
Selective Call Blocking turns off after each call. You must reactivate the service each time you want your telephone number blocked. If the called number has Anonymous Call Rejection activated, your call will not be answered.
Note:not all calls can be blocked. Calls to 911, toll-free (800 or 877) or 700/900 services, and some 311 services cannot be blocked. Calls to some wireless customers may not be blocked. All calling features are subject to availability and compatibility restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
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What are robocalls?
Robocalls are automated phone calls with prerecorded messages. These calls have increased in recent years because technology has made it cheap and easy for robocallers to make calls from anywhere in the world while hiding their identities by displaying fake Caller ID information. To learn more visit theFederal Trade Commission(FTC) or theFederal Communications Commission(FCC).
Are robocalls illegal?
All calls with prerecorded telemarketing sales messages are illegal unless you agreed to be called. Some non-marketing robocalls (such as political and charitable calls to landiline phones) are authorized by law in most states, even if they are unwanted.
What is Verizon doing to stop illegal robocalls?
We stop many robocalls before they can get to you. We monitor our networks to detect spikes in suspicious calls, and then work with law enforcement and with other telephone companies to shut down illegal robocallers. Verizon also works with other telephone companies and industry standards organizations to develop new technologies to stop robocalls, and we support federal legislation to better go after the source – the scammers who make these calls.
What should you do if you get an illegal robocall?
- Hang up the phone, Do NOT interact with the caller, Do NOT call back in order to be taken off the list – calling back can cause you to get more calls because the scammers know you are a real person
- If you do end up in a conversation with a scammer, never reveal any personal information such as passwords, social security numbers, or account numbers
- If you are not sure whether a caller is a scammer or not, hang up immediately, remember that legitimate callers do not call asking for personal information
- Report the call to theFTCatDoNotCall.gov or ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Information to include: time and date of call, the number that appeared on your Caller ID screen, your telephone number, and a description of the message
- You normally won't see immediate action, but the FTC's complaint database is important – it helps government agencies and companies go after illegal robocallers and come up with new ways to attack the problem
- Some call blocking applications likeVerizon Call Filterwill allow you to report calls to improve the accuracy of the service
See also:
- Identify Callers
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