You keep receiving phone calls from a mysterious “Scam Likely” and you want to block them. The new scam ID feature has created quite a buzz among mobile phone users, who are excited about the thought of never having to receive another phone call with nefarious intent. In this article, I’ll show you how to block calls from “Scam Likely” on iPhone and Android smartphones, so you won’t have to deal with phone scams ever again.
Who Is “Scam Likely” And Why Are They Calling Me?
Some wireless providers such as T-Mobile have created a new scam ID technology that automatically labels a potentially dangerous caller as “Scam Likely”. PrivacyStar, a company that helps mobile phone users avoid unwanted phone calls, also assisted in creating this scam filtering program.
Depending on what kind of phone you have, the message that you see on screen may be different. Samsung has their own spam detection and prevention service for their Android smartphones called Hiya which works pretty much the same way.
These features changes the caller ID of the potential scam caller to “Scam Likely”. This works using a lot of different methods, but one way that they can do it is compare the number against a database of confirmed scam callers. If the number is a match, it will label the number.
Why Do I Have A Missed Call From “Scam Likely”?
If you receive but don’t answer a phone call from a number that has been flagged as “Scam Likely”, it will still show up under the Recents tab in the Phone app on your iPhone. If you want to delete the missed call, swipe the number from right to left in the Phone app and tap the red Delete button.
The same goes for an Android smartphone. You might see the missed call in your missed calls screen in your phone app. You can always delete them by swiping them away.
How Do I Block Calls From “Scam Likely”?
Blocking calls can depend on your wireless carrier, so we have some tips for each one below. We also have some information about features you can take advantage of on Android and iOS before going to your carrier. These options will make it so that you can easily block calls from “scam likely”.
Blocking Calls On iPhone
iOS has a built-in feature that allows you to block individual numbers. Go to your Phone app, then tap Recents and find the number you want to block, and then ta Block this Caller.Â
Alternatively, you can use an app from from the App Store like Hiya or Truecaller.
Blocking “Scam Likely” Calls On Android
Android phones have pretty much the same feature, depending on the manufacturer. Google Pixel phones have a great features that will have Google Assistant answer the phone for you and ask the caller to identify themselves. This feature is called Call Screening and it can show you captions of the conversation between Google Assistant and the scammer so you can decide to pick up the call or ignore it.
Block Calls From “Scam Likely” On T-Mobile
For many iPhone and Android smartphone users, knowing that a scammer is calling isn’t enough: they want to block the scam calls altogether. Fortunately, if T-Mobile is your wireless provider, there are some short numeric codes you can dial into the Phone app on your mobile phone to block calls from “Scam Likely” entirely.
Note: Other wireless carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Virgin Mobile, etc.) don’t have these custom codes yet, but if they do create similar codes, we’ll make sure to update this article!
To block phone calls from “Scam Likely”, enter #662# in the keypad of the Phone app of your iPhone or Android. Next, tap the phone icon to make the call, just like you’re calling a real person.
To make sure you’ve blocked phone calls from “Scam Likely”, you can dial #787# in the keypad of your iPhone or Android’s Phone app. And, if you ever want to turn off scam block, just dial #632# in the keypad of the Phone app.
Scam Block Codes For iPhone and Android | |
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Turn On Scam Block | #662# |
Check If Scam Block Is On | #787# |
Turn Off Scam Block | #632# |
Block Scam Calls With Verizon
If you have a Verizon phone, Call & Message Blocking is a temporary add on service that lasts 90 days. Once those days have expired, you’ll have to renew it. You also can only block up to five numbers.
This is…not exactly great. You’re better off using your iPhone or Android phone’s built in blocking functions.
Block “Scam Likely” Calls With AT&T
AT&T has some great options for scam prevention so you don’t have to worry about “Scam Likely” calls. AT&T postpaid customers that own the HD Voice package can use AT&T’s free Call Protect feature. This allows users to benefits such as automatic fraud blocking and suspected spam warnings.
Block Calls On Sprint
Sprint Call Screener is a great feature that Sprint provides with a basic and a premium tier. The basic tier, called Call Screener Basic, provides minimal protection for the highest risk spam calls. Call Screener Plus, the premium version will protect you from lower risk calls.
Goodbye, Scammers!
Now you know what “Scam Likely” calls are and how to block them. We hope you’ll share this article on social media so your friends and family can also take a few moments to block the scammers who have been trying to call them. Thanks for reading this article, and remember to always Payette Forward.
Shoutout to First Orion Corp for being awesome and working hard to make this all possible!
Awesome…. after my 8th scam likely call in an hour, i searched for a solution & found this article…. WORKED On ALL OF MY LINES!!!
Thank you Payette Forward! SHARED!
I literally get 3 calls a day from “scam likely” numbers all over the states. THANK YOU FOR THIS !!!!
I hope this is not repetative, but I just activated this on my T-Mobile iPhone 6.
1: You must FIRST dial #787# to ‘enable’ the service
2: Dial #662# to ‘activate’ the service (or deactivate)
You received an on screen message immediately that expalins this, and was quite clear once I had the order correct.
I had tried to ‘Turn On’ first (with #662#), but received an error because I hadn’t enabled it yet (#787#).
It is easy, but I know some can be easily frustrated with technology.
Thank you David Lynch for the tip!
I have T mobile and it still get the error message
It worked for me, anyway theres a lawyer that will take scam likely to cort, its illegal what they are doing, they can be FINED $1,000 FOR EACH CALL
We have iPhone 8’s and T-Mobile. I get a “scam likely” call occasionally, but never answer them. My husband answered one the other day because he was waiting on a call from his doctor and worried he might miss it if it accidentally came in as “scam likely”. What a HUGE mistake. He went from getting the occasional “scam likely” call (maybe once a week) to getting at least 25 a day. It was absolutely ridiculous. He is so happy I found this article and the #662# code which seems to have worked like a charm!! Thank you so much!
This Is Also For Metro PCS As Well. IDK About the Others.
I have blocked the scam numbers but how long will they persist
I tried this and it read system failure. I have TMobile and an Iphone.
I get calls EVERY DAY from a number I do not recognize and when called, doesn’t do anything! I’ve blocked the number. Yet, it STILL CALLS ME every day! How is this possible? and how do I stop it?
now if we could just figure out how to block all those calls that come in with your same first 3 numbers, and the last four numbers changed just slightly…..all bs calls. Oh and the do not call list is a crock as well
Very helpful! Thanks!
It says those codes are for t mobie and metro pcs. I have metro pcs so dont understand the “system failure” thing. Guess I’ll just have to wait and see if my 10 SCAM LIKELY calls per day go away! Arrrrrrrrrgh!
I did this and it said “system failure” on both the #662# and the #787#. Is this what is supposed to happen?
how do i find phone history on my i phone?
Called T-Mobile to ask how not to get calls from scam likely … was told to turn on the do not disturb feature on my iPhone and allow only my favorites list … worked for me… at the very least I dont get phone calls every 10 minutes
Thanks it worked for me!
For those that didnt read the article and are commenting it does not work:
Note: Other wireless carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Virgin Mobile, etc.) dont have these custom codes yet, but if they do create similar codes, well make sure to update this article!
OMG Works great. Thanks T-Mobile!!!!
THIS IS AWESOME …GOODBYE SCAM LIKELY YAYYYYY THANK YOU <3
It works for MetroPCS, thanks!
It’s not entirely clear WHERE I am to enter this code…the article says, “enter code in keyboard of the phone app” What app??? Is there a Scam Likely block app??? Or am I just typing it in on my keyboard as if I’m calling someone? Please help – i, like many of you, can get up to 15 calls/day
how long will it take once i dial in #662#?
David how do I block using an Android phone with Metro PCS service. I have received 5 calls from a 650 area code with scam likely notation they do not leave a message I have rejected and delete it however looking to you towards waves to block. Thanks for your effort and your info blessings,
Gigi
It worked as far as the phone saying so (MetroPCS), but not only did I get a scam call afterward, it also didn’t say “Scam Likely”, as it has for the past week.
I have an iphone 7 with T-Mobile service. I punched in the 662 code and got “your call cannot be completed as dialed. Does that mean the that the “Scam likely” calls are blocked or not? I tried 787 and got the same response.
Great job, T-Mobile!
Metro PCS uses the T-Mobile network, so it seems to work for Metro too.
Chances are, if you are “Riding on the T-Mobile Network”, you should be to do this.
Obviously there is no guarantee.
I hope it works,,, I get like 20-30 calles a day frm these people
Thanks very much
Worked like a charm. Finally some peace and quiet. Thank you!
Thank you so much
fantastic!
Thank you T-Mobile, block is now enabled.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It worked like a charm
I have Tmobile and it doesn’t work. Says System failure
Just tried it again. Says request is processing please wait.
Tmobile customer here. #662# response is errorcode 1.
I’m a T-mobile carrier and it works just fine for T-mobile.
I have tmobile and it says error every time I put the code in.
This should answer all comments.. TMOBILE ONLY
I tried on my galaxi 6 and it didn’t work for me, i still receive a lot of calls from scam likely, i am really tired, they call me all the time about 10 to 15 times per day, i just goi go change my phone number, i use T movil
It works on my iPhone 7 with T-Mobile. Check with your phone company for sure.
It works great!
Thank you T-Mobile!!
Iphone 6Plus on AT&T, I tried all three codes and got “Error performing request. Unknown Error”
When I dial both numbers on Verizon I get message telling me call cannot be completed as dialed…. can u help
I got a recording on my IPhone 4s saying the number had been changed. Does it not work for 4s? I have Verizon.
I get this code on my iPhone 6s when tapping in the numbers suggested in your article: error performing request Unknown Error. I have At &T wireless service.
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