Blocked Call Issues

[Think-Tank]

I blocked a number and person is still able to leave Voice Mails. I deleted them from my contacts and they are still leaving messages even though in my settings it shows their number is blocked. How can I fix this so they aren't able to call me at all and leave a vm.

[meself]

If it's in blocked number in phone pad top right settings than not sure if you have a carrier call filter app can try there also to block they could be using caller ID block that's easy fix in same settings choose block unknown numbers

[Robin621k]

It depends on your carrier. Most offer a "PAID" service to block numbers from leaving a VM. When they call you, the call gets disconnected before they can leave a message.

AT&T offers Active Shield it's free if you buy the phone through them.

Verizon has a temporary block for 90 days for up to 5 numbers. You have to reapply the numbers. They also have a paid plan for up to 20 numbers. It's an app called Smart Family Parent App.

Tmobile has a plan to block numbers for free, a premium plan to block VMS. It's called Scam Shield.

Then there is an 3rd party app, Call Control, it blocks numbers, and VM, it's $30 a year, you can block 20 numbers and they also block know spam numbers that get reported through community sharing.

[MalteMicha]

All blocked numbers means they cannot reach you by calling. There is not much out for VoiceMail. VM is easy to delete. No matter what they can't reach you.

[realaud]

You can have your carrier block it so that it never comes through.  You can probably do it through blocking controls through your account on your carrier's website or in their app, if they have one.  If there is no app or you can't do it yourself through your account, you can call your carrier.  

Blocking a number through the phone's blocking will only block the number from ringing through to your phone and sending texts - calls will still be routed to your voicemail.  Blocking from the carrier side will prevent the call from getting to the phone in the first place.

[SorchaKenZ]

Just because you are able to block thenumber, all that does is keep you from getting the call itself. Unfortunately they are still able to leave you a message because of that and you would have to contact your cell carrier and ask them to block the number from being able to call your number at all

[realaud]

If you are being stalked or harassed, however, you might want to download and save those voicemails as evidence.  You do not  have to listen to them. If you have a visual voicemail app, you can see who called and just download the message then delete it from cluttering up your inbox.