How to block incoming call

Question

Hello,

Please i need your help on this

Some of our users have been disturbed by telemarketers calling them directly.

How can we block such calls?

Answer 1

Hi @IBN

You can look into blocking/whitelisting inbound calls with certain number patterns:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/block-inbound-calls

Block a number

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/block-inbound-calls#add-a-number-exception

Add a number exception

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/block-inbound-calls#add-a-number-exception

Here is also a nice article that talks about blocking spam calls:

https://www.ericmarsi.com/2021/02/28/blocking-those-pesky-spam-callers-in-microsoft-teams-skype-for-business/

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