Wildcard on call spam filter

[kzsolt2]

Dear everybody!

The new spam call use a group of calling number instead a single calling number.

This mean for example the spam caller number is not an exact number like +37731234567. It use a group of numbers (typical 1000 number) for example in range from  +37731234000 to +37731234999, and each call spam use a different caller number.

To block it need a wildcard on a call blocking feature.

But unfortunately this is not works on Galaxy A70 (works in any galaxy?).  

Without this the phone ring more times in a night because the spam.

Anybody have solution for this problem.

Thanks for any advise: kzsolt2

[BadSquishy]

I have the same issue with spam calls. I've received 15 calls today all from 1-519-980-XXXX where the last 4 digits are changing. I want to block all 519-980 numbers from calling...for now. 

A way to do this would be great. So far i used 519980 and 519980* I will update if it works. 

[BadSquishy]

Update...the * doesn't do anything...that didn't take long. 

[BadSquishy]

My suggestion is to disable the Samsung one and use Mr. Number. I found a post about this on Mobile Syrup. 

P.S I'm using a Note 20 Ultra. 

How to block specific area and country codes on Android (mobilesyrup.com)

[HelpIfICan]

I have a Samsung note 10+ 5g
Ive just looked and i have "Hiya" to block all spam and scam calls not in my contacts.
I'll give it a go... the only other way that i can think of using is the message reply system, telling them that the messages are not read and that they should send a text with name and reason for the call, i'll get back if needed.

Lets face it, we almost all use WhatsApp now anyway

[electroumit]

Samsung phones had a great spam blocking feature, but for some reason they removed this feature. It forced us to use third-party applications.

[AlexHF]

I face same Problems here.

Would good to have a way to block whole number groups ideed!

[JacobX1999]

Well, I wanted to block some area codes but you cannot do that on the Samsung.  I know they use the 3rd party company HIYA which give you the "potential spam" and blocking features but not area codes or wild cards.
I decided to get and pay for the premium Hiya app.  You can get it in the Android store. Search for Hiya and install it.  Actually, I didnt even try if the free version can block area code but I went straight for the 1 week trial and will continue it for $3/month and the premium version as area code and other ways to block numbers.  When you setup  a call to block, it asks you to "Starts with xxxxxxxxx" and you put what you want.  It worked fine with the area code and lets it go to voice mail.  You might want to check if the free version does it but I dont think so. Ok, thats it.  Got what I needed.