Prevent spam calls and illegal gambling advertisements with blocking settings
Recently, many people have been experiencing inconvenience due to illegal gambling advertisement calls from unknown numbers. Such spam calls are not only a major disruption to daily life but can also lead to financial damage if one is not careful, so extra caution is required.
The most effective way to prevent this is to actively utilize the 'block incoming calls' feature on your smartphone. Most smartphones offer a 'block unknown callers' feature in their settings menu. Enabling this feature allows you to automatically block calls from numbers not saved in your contacts.
Additionally, installing a free spam-blocking application provided by your mobile carrier is a good method. These apps automatically identify numbers that have already been reported by many people and display them on the screen, or help prevent the calls from coming through entirely.
If illegal gambling calls persist, you can report the number to the Korea Internet & Security Agency's (KISA) Spam Response Center. Reporting can be done easily through their website or dedicated app, which is a great help in preventing further damage.
As the digital environment advances, the methods used for spam calls are also becoming more sophisticated. To protect your personal information, please be careful not to click on links from unknown sources and maintain a safe communication life by checking your smartphone's security settings in advance.