How did spammers get my number?

Spammers might have found your phone number through public records, data breaches, or data brokers who scrape the web and public records and sell the information they find.

Should I answer spam risk calls?

No, you shouldn't answer spam risk calls. Not only does this increase your chances of being manipulated, but it also confirms that your number is active and opens the door for more spam calls. It's best to ignore them or block the number to avoid scams and unwanted interactions.

Can spam risk calls be legitimate?

“Spam risk” calls are rarely legitimate. However, this feature does use machine learning, which could mistakenly mark a legitimate business or individual with irregular habits as spam.

Why does my number show up as a spam risk?

Your number might be flagged as spam due to high call volume, short call times, or reports from the people you’ve called. You may need to get a new number to resolve this issue, but you can try fixing it by calling people you know or contacting phone carriers individually.

Can I mass-block spam calls?

You can filter and silence spam calls, but it’s not possible to mass block “Spam risk” calls.

What are spam risk calls and what to do about them?

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Download Norton 360 Deluxe to find out if your phone number is being shared on people search sites so you can opt-out.

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Help reduce your spam risk

Install Norton 360 Deluxe to find out if your number is available on people search sites so you can opt-out.

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Help reduce your spam risk

Install Norton 360 Deluxe to find out if your number is available on people search sites so you can opt-out.

Get it now

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