AT&T Call Protect

Features and Functions

The AT&T Call Protect app helps you automatically block nuisance calls and provides you with tools to help manage the calls you receive.

Nuisance call blocking: The app uses a database of known nuisance callers to automatically block them from calling you. You can also add numbers to your personal block list.

Call management tools: The app provides a variety of tools to help you manage the calls you receive, including the ability to flag suspicious numbers, set up call filters, and view your call history.

These are just some of the features of the AT&T Call Protect app. For more information, or to download the app, visit att.com/callprotect.

How to Use AT&T Call Protect

AT&T's Call Protect App is a free app that allows you to manage your incoming calls and protect yourself from unwanted or spam callers. The app also offers some features that can help you avoid fraud or scam calls.

To use the Call Protect App, simply download it from the App Store or Google Play Store and install it on your compatible smartphone. Once installed, open the app and sign in with your AT&T online account credentials. After signing in, you'll be able to view your recent call history, blocked callers, and other settings.

The Call Protect App offers two different levels of protection:Basic and Advanced. Basic protection includes blocking known spam callers and warning you about suspected spam callers. Advanced protection adds additional features like caller ID spoof detection and real-time blocking of suspected spam callers.

To choose your protection level, tap the "Settings" icon in the top-right corner of the app's main screen. Then, select "Protection Level" and choose either "Basic" or "Advanced."

Once you've chosen your desired protection level, the Call Protect App will begin blocking unwanted calls automatically. However, you can also manually block specific numbers by tapping the "Block" button next to any number in your call history. Finally, if you ever receive a suspicious call that isn't blocked by the app, you can report it by tapping the "Report" button.

Pros & Cons

AT&T's new Call Protect app is a free service that helps to screen calls and protect customers from fraud and spam. The app is available for iOS and Android devices, and AT&T customers can activate it by simply downloading the app and signing in with their AT&T ID. Once activated, the app will automatically screen calls and flag them as “Fraud” or “Spam” if they are suspected to be from a scammer or telemarketer. Customers can then choose to answer the call or block it altogether. The app also includes a handy “Suspected Spam Activity” report which lets users know if any of the numbers on their call history have been flagged as suspicious by other AT&T Call Protect users.

There are some potential drawbacks to using the AT&T Call Protect app, however. First, it should be noted that the app only works for calls made to and from U.S. numbers – so if you receive a call from an international number, you will not be able to see whether or not it has been flagged as fraud or spam. Additionally, some legitimate businesses – such as banks or doctor's offices – may use automated systems to make calls, which could lead to those numbers being mistakenly flagged as spam. Finally, there have been reports of false positives, where calls are incorrectly identified as fraud or spam. However, AT&T is constantly working to improve the accuracy of its