
Protects user privacy by relying on an extensive spam phone number database and publicly available information. Allows users to create a blacklist to avoid unsolicited calls and conversations from any contact. Warns users about spam calls before they answer, or automatically blocks the calls. Powered by a unique spam recognition algorithm, Avast Call Blocker: Steer clear of spam calls with Avast Call BlockerĪvast Call Blocker directly addresses the growing issue of spam calls, while also providing users with the ability to block personal numbers and avoid unwanted conversations. Designed to eliminate the increasing problem of spam calls, this simple, noninvasive call-screening technology provides users with the option to either receive convenient spam warnings when a call comes from a number associated with spam, or automatic call blocking of spam numbers, without requiring users to share personal or contact information. We’re excited to announce Avast Call Blocker, a new iOS application that allows privacy-conscious users to easily and effectively block unwanted calls from spammers, telemarketers and even personal phone numbers. To make things worse, half of spammers replace their number every six months, leaving users struggling to identify callers.Īvast has an foolproof solution to this problem. that reach 40 percent of phone owners in the country monthly.
Avast’s research shows that there are currently more than 133,000 active spam callers in the U.S. Avast users, 77 percent reported receiving at least one call in the last two weeks from a spammer, telemarketer or unsolicited contact.
Many call blocking apps require access to users’ contact lists, which isn’t ideal, as private contacts shouldn’t need to be seen by companies in order to provide protection.Īccording to a recent survey of 3,191 U.S. Although users can label specified numbers as spam on their device, this is time-consuming and quickly gets old. Easily and effectively block unwanted calls from spammers, telemarketers, and even personal phone numbers with Avast Call Blocker.įor many iOS users, spam calls have slowly but steadily become a regular and bothersome part of life.