Removing Spam Warnings That Appear When Making Outbound Calls
Have you noticed that when you make outbound calls, the recipient sometimes sees a spam warning?
Rest assured: this warning can be removed.
Below we explain why this happens and how you can fix it.
Why Do Recipients of My Calls Get Spam Warnings?
Phone numbers get recycled between carriers. You may have unknowingly purchased a number with a negative history, depending on how the previous owner used it.
Each carrier maintains its own list of flagged “scam” or “spam” numbers. Fortunately, you can take action to clear your number and remove the warning.
How to Remove Your Number from Spam Lists
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Register with the Free Caller Registry
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Sign up at the Free Caller Registry (created by the FCC).
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Register your phone number to confirm its legitimacy.
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Report Mislabeling to Carriers
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T-Mobile: Report here or email callcomplaints@t-mobile.com (often faster than the form).
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Verizon: Report here and here.
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Sprint: Report here.
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US Cellular: Report here.
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AT&T Wireless: Report here.
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Pro Tip: Start with the Free Caller Registry, then submit reports directly to each carrier for the fastest results.