How to Block Scam and Spam Calls with Yandex Caller ID

By Ava McKinneyOnline Safety

How to Block Scam and Spam Calls with Yandex Caller ID

Are you tired of scam calls, persistent telemarketers, and unwanted phone spam? Today, let’s talk about how you can protect yourself from fraudulent calls and intrusive phone advertising. While some of you may already know this life hack, many will find this information surprisingly useful.

Yandex offers a range of helpful apps, and recently, they introduced a powerful Caller ID feature. This tool can help you:

  • Warn you about calls from scammers
  • Alert you to calls from fake bank employees
  • Identify unwanted calls, such as telemarketing

If you receive a call from a number not in your contacts, the app checks the Yandex Directory, which currently contains about five million organizations. If it finds a match, the company name and type of business will appear on your screen—even for missed calls.

If the number isn’t in the Directory, the app checks a database of user reviews. These reviews help identify suspicious numbers linked to scams or advertising, as well as harmless ones like your bank or internet provider. Yandex will notify you about all such callers.

How to Install Yandex Caller ID on iPhone

  1. Download the Yandex app to your phone.
  2. Open the app.
  3. Tap the icon with horizontal lines in the bottom right corner (Settings).
  4. In the menu, select Caller ID.
  5. In the pop-up window, tap Enable. When prompted, confirm to download the phone database by tapping Download.
  6. Once the database is downloaded, tap Go to Settings.
  7. In your iPhone settings, find and tap Phone.
  8. Select Call Blocking & Identification.
  9. Find Yandex in the list and toggle the switch to the right to enable it.

After these steps, you’ll be able to identify about 90% of scam and unwanted calls. You’re now protected from fraudulent and spam calls!

How to Install Yandex Caller ID on Android 8.1.0

  1. Download the Yandex app to your phone.
  2. Open the app.
  3. Tap the icon with horizontal lines in the bottom right corner (Settings).
  4. Select Caller ID.
  5. Tap Enable in the pop-up window.
  6. Grant the necessary permissions when prompted, and you’re all set.

For Android 9 and Above

According to Google’s rules, only the default assistant app can identify numbers. To enable Caller ID, set Yandex as your default assistant:

  1. Open the Yandex app menu and go to Caller ID.
  2. At the bottom of the screen, tap Enable.
  3. In the prompt, tap Go to Settings.
  4. Select Assistant → Yandex and tap OK.
  5. In the prompt, tap Continue.
  6. Grant the necessary permissions to the Yandex app.

How to Change the Default Assistant in Settings

  1. Go to your device’s Settings.
  2. Select Apps & Notifications.
  3. Scroll down and tap Advanced.
  4. Select Default Apps → Assistant & Voice Input → Assistant.
  5. Choose your assistant and tap OK.

After these steps, you’ll be able to identify about 90% of scam and unwanted calls. You’re now protected from fraudulent and spam calls!

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