{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Tech Makeover","title":"🛑 Stop the Spam: Easy Ways to Cut Down Junk Calls and Emails","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":724,"description":"Spam isn’t just annoying anymore — it’s exhausting.Robocalls during dinner. “Urgent” emails that aren’t urgent. Text messages about packages you never ordered.In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I walk you through simple, practical steps you can take to dramatically reduce junk calls and spam emails — without downloading a bunch of apps or turning into a cybersecurity expert.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about turning down the volume and lowering your risk of getting tricked by phishing scams.Think of it as a little spring cleaning for your phone and inbox. 🌱🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode📞 How to stop unknown callers from interrupting your lifeTurn on built-in phone settings that silence spam without blocking important people.📇 Why your contacts list is more powerful than you thinkKeeping key numbers saved makes spam filtering dramatically more effective.📱 What to do (and NOT do) with spam textsWhen to ignore, when to report, and why replying “STOP” can sometimes backfire.📬 How to train your email to filter junk for youThe difference between deleting and reporting spam — and why it matters.📂 A simple inbox rule that reduces stress immediatelyHow to separate marketing noise from real-life messages.🔐 The 5-second phishing gut-checkA fast, repeatable habit that can prevent you from clicking the wrong link.🧹 The 15-Minute Spam Spring CleanIn this episode, I give you a practical plan:5 minutes: Turn on call filtering + update your contacts5 minutes: Mark spam properly + unsubscribe from legit lists5 minutes: Commit to one safety habit that protects you long-termSmall changes. Big payoff.🚨 Why This MattersSpam isn’t just a nuisance — it’s one of the main entry points for scams.When your phone is constantly buzzing and your inbox is overloaded, it becomes easier to click first and think later. Reducing spam reduces stress — and reduces risk.You don’t need to eliminate spam completely. You just need to stop letting it run your day.❤️ Support the ShowIf you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F1DxQxIc_MXT9xFXGRgAs2hEf3YIwdCMiqleKFWk3xk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMTRi/OGQ0Mjc4ODMzMjcx/MmQ1NzVlMjM4YjNm/NzRjMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}