How to block spam calls on your phone
Spain sees millions of spam calls every month. According to NoCall community data, more than 7 865 numbers are flagged as spam, backed by a total of 0 community reports. This guide explains how to protect yourself.
Automatic blocking with NoCall
The most effective protection is automatic blocking. The NoCall app keeps an updated database with more than 7 865 spam numbers reported by real users in Spain. After you install the app, those numbers are blocked on your phone automatically — with no manual work.
The database is updated constantly and now holds 0 community reports. Every time someone reports a number, the whole community benefits.
Download NoCall
Automatically block more than 7 865 spam numbers on your phone.
Download on the App StoreBlock a number manually on iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents.
- Tap the information icon (i) next to the number you want to block.
- Scroll down and choose Block this Caller.
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact.
To manage blocked numbers: Settings → Phone → Blocked Contacts.
Limitation: iOS only lets you block numbers one by one. That is why we recommend NoCall, which blocks thousands of numbers automatically using the CallKit extension on iOS.
Block a number manually on Android
- Open Google's Phone app or your manufacturer's dialer.
- Open Call history.
- Long-press the number you want to block.
- Choose Block number or Add to blacklist.
On Samsung: enable protection under Phone → Settings → Caller ID and spam protection.
Common spam call types in Spain
According to NoCall community reports, the most frequent categories are:
- Telemarketing: Sales calls from telecom, energy, and insurance companies.
- Scams: Impersonation of banks, Social Security, and courier firms.
- Debt collection: Persistent calls from debt-recovery companies.
- Surveys: Automated calls with unsolicited surveys.
Check whether a number is spam
Got a suspicious call? See whether others have already reported it: