Report a fraudulent phone number on Mobile Security

Mobile Security provides two ways to report fraudulent phone numbers: from the Mobile Security app and from your iPhone's contacts. When you receive a call or text message from a potential scammer, report it to Malwarebytes. Once reported, our researchers will investigate and add the number to the fraudulent number database.

Report a phone number from the Mobile Security app

1. On the Mobile Security Dashboard, tap Call Protection.
2. Scroll down to Reported numbers, then tap Report a number.
3. In the Report a number screen, enter the number in the field.
   Note: Remember to include the country code before the phone number. For example, add +1 when reporting a USA number: +1-xxx-xxx-xxxx.
4. Select a reason for reporting the number.
5. Tap Report on the top right to submit. The number appears in the Reported numbers list.
   • On iOS 26: Tap the checkmark at the top right to submit. The number appears in the Report numbers list. Then tap Close.

Report a phone number from your device's contacts

Before you are able to report a phone number from the Phone or Messages app, you need to enable Malwarebytes' SMS/Call extension in your settings. For steps on how to enable the extension, see Enable the Malwarebytes SMS/Call extension.

1. From your phone’s Home screen, open the Phone app or the Messages app. 
2. On the Phone app, locate the scammer’s phone number in your call history. On the Messages app, locate the fraudulent text message.
3. Swipe left to show the report option and tap it.
4. In the report form, select a reason for reporting the number.
5. In the top right corner, click Done.
   • On iOS 26: Tap the checkmark at the top right to submit. The number appears in the Report numbers list. Then tap Close.
6. After the report is submitted, a panel will appear confirming your submission. To exit this panel, tap OK.