⚠️ Stop Scam Calls with This New iPhone Security Feature (iOS 26.0.1) (Patreon)

Apple’s latest iOS update (26.0.1) includes a powerful new feature to protect you from spam and scam callers.

Here’s how to turn it on:

1. Open Settings

2. In the search bar, type “Phone.”

3. Scroll down and enable “Ask Reason for Calling.”

   • This feature requires unknown callers to state their reason before your phone rings. As a scammer they will not expose themselves to this.

4. Keep scrolling to “Call Filtering” and toggle “Spam ON.”

   • This automatically blocks numbers flagged as spam or fraud.

Since activating these settings, one of our Patreon Community members have reported a complete stop to fake calls from companies like fake “Google” or “Coinbase,” and phishing attempts through phone and Gmail have disappeared. I am very grateful she shared.

Highly recommended for everyone — especially to keep scammers from reaching you.