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Ask HN: What's the best app for stopping Chinese robocalls?

6 pointsby arikralmost 6 years ago
I get one every few days always from different numbers. I paid for Hiya premium call blocking but they still seem to come through. Is there a solution or app that works 99% of the time?

4 comments

AwesomeFaicalmost 6 years ago
I forget where I heard this but when you get a call, pressing 1 or 2 will connect you to a real person. If you talk about Tiananmen Square they will eventually block your number from their end. Can't confirm, but sounds dumb enough that it might just work.
godotalmost 6 years ago
I know this doesn&#x27;t help your case and may come off as mildly offensive, but I&#x27;ve simply stopped picking up the phone from numbers I don&#x27;t know (phone set to silent too) a few years ago and it&#x27;s wonderful.<p>Coworkers call via Slack or Zoom, rarely phone. Personal friends and family are on my address book so I know when they&#x27;re calling (and can set custom ring tones if I want to). If I&#x27;m not actively trying to resolve something with a bank or health insurance or something, I&#x27;m not expecting anyone I don&#x27;t know to call me. I&#x27;ve never missed a single important call ever since I stopped picking up the phone from random numbers.
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fetus8almost 6 years ago
I don&#x27;t think there&#x27;s a solution that works 99% of the time yet. Personally, I&#x27;ve found the Call Filter app via Verizon, to be far more effective than any of the other apps. I&#x27;ve heard similar things from coworkers regarding the AT&amp;T filtering app too. See if your carrier has something.
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sarcasmatworkalmost 6 years ago
I was going to suggest Hiya, but since you have it already. The numbers from those calls are usually made up&#x2F;bogus or someone else&#x27;s number. There is no way to stop 100% unless the telecom gets involved.