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Old 08-08-2025, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Velvet View Post
Yes, I get them from 808 Hawaii, regularly. Since I used to spend my winters in Hawaii for many years my own phone starts with 808. But how do you block an area code? I get spams regularly from certain area codes when I know I don’t know anyone or any business there.
I created a contact in my iPhone called "Blocked Area Code Canada"
Entered the telephone number 1 (437)
and Saved
Then Blocked that contact

I will probably leave it on for a few months, then take it off. .