If you have an Android phone, you may have noticed when you turned on Filter Spam Calls that there's another option immediately below it, called Verified Calls.

If you’ve got an Android phone, the simplest way to block a number is straight from the Phone or Messages app. Tap the number, select “Block,” and that’s it. For more control, go to: Phone app > ...

Android now lets you block entire number ranges to combat spam and telemarketing calls. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles.

Google says its latest security features are designed to block scam calls and texts, shady apps, and even phone theft. Here's how they work.