The feature relies on examining incoming calls from unknown numbers, so that the phone does not ring directly. Rather, the system asks the caller to identify himself and state the reason for the call, before displaying this information to the user to decide whether he wants to answer or ignore the call. How does the feature work?
Call screening, available in recent versions of iOS, reduces the risk of fraudulent calls. When a call comes from an unsaved number, the system asks the caller to provide his name and the reason for his call, and then displays this data on the phone screen, giving the user the opportunity to evaluate the importance of the call before answering it.
This mechanism provides a balance between blocking all unknown numbers and allowing all calls to reach, as it helps distinguish between important communications and marketing or fraudulent attempts.
Additional means of protection
In addition to the call screening feature, iPhones provide a set of tools that help limit unwanted calls, most notably the “Silence Unknown Callers” feature, which diverts incoming calls from unregistered numbers to voicemail instead of making the phone ring.
Also, users can block specific numbers and report them, in addition to using applications specialized in identifying annoying calls, which enhances the level of protection against fraud attempts.
A step to combat digital fraud
Observers believe that developing smart tools to manage calls has become a necessity in light of the increasing reliance of fraudsters on telephone calls to lure victims. This feature gives the phone a greater role in sorting incoming calls, which helps the user make an informed decision before responding.
Although these tools do not completely eliminate spam calls, they represent an important step to reduce them and reduce the risks of fraud that rely on social engineering and exploiting users’ trust. (Erm News)
