How to block SMS and Calls Spam

DND Do Not Call/SMS Disturb

So everyday your inbox is filled with spam messages and advertisements, or you receive unwanted calls from telemarketers all day. Well, here’s a quick guide for you that can help you to register your number and get rid of the unwanted calls and SMS.

To add your number to the DND (Do Not Call / Do Not Disturb) list send a text message “START 0” to 1909 and the unwanted calls and SMS messages should stop within the next 7 days.

If you are still receiving the calls and SMS messages even after registering for the service, you can register a complaint by sending the below format of SMS to 1909

COMP TEL NO XXXXXXXXXX, dd/mm/yy, Time hh:mm

Here XXXXXXXXXX is the telephone number from which the SMS/call was received.

If you own a smartphone, then there are a number of apps available for you at various app stores, that easily block these pesky calls and SMS messages.