Call Filter Report a Number
Call Filter
Report a NumberReport spam and telemarketer numbers using the Verizon Protect app so you can stop unwanted calls, protect your privacy, and help improve automatic spam detection.
Report a Number from the Recent Activity Screen (Manual Entry)
- Open theVerizon Protect app.
- In the 'Quick Actions' section, tapCall Filter.
- TapReport number.
- Type in the number you want to report.
- Tap theCall type dropdown menuthen select the applicable option (e.g., Scammer, Telemarketer, etc.).
- Leave a comment to enter any details that may be helpful to others.
- TapReport.
Report a Number from the Call Log on the Recent Activity Screen
- Open theVerizon Protect app.
- From the Call history screen, find the number you want to report.
- Tap the3-dot menuthen tapReport caller.
- Tap theCall type dropdown menuthen select the applicable option (e.g., Scammer, Telemarketer, etc.).
- Leave a comment to enter any details that may be helpful to others.
- TapReport.
Report a Number from Your Android Phone's Call Log
- Open your phone's call log.
- Copy the phone number you want to report.The process for copying the number to the clipboard may vary by device. Generally this can be done by touching and holding the number from the call detail screen.
- Open theVerizon Protect app.
- In the 'Quick Actions' section, tapCall Filter.
- TapReport number.
- Paste the copied number you want to report.
- Tap theCall type dropdown menuthen select the applicable option (e.g., Scammer, Telemarketer, etc.).
- Leave a comment to enter any details that may be helpful to others.
- TapReport.
Report a Number from Your iPhone's Call Log
- Open thePhone app.
- Swipe left on the number you want to report.
- TapReport.
- Select 'Spam' or 'Not spam'.
- Select a category (e.g., Scammer, Telemarketer, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
- If desired, use the 'Leave a comment' field to enter any details that may be helpful to others.
- TapReport number.
Report a Number from a Notification
- If you receive a status bar notification advising that a spam call was detected or blocked, tap the notification.
- A pop-up displays showing 'Report this number?' and the number from the notification.
- Select a category (e.g., Scammer, Telemarketer, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
- If desired, use the 'Leave a comment' field to enter any details that may be helpful to others.
- TapReport.