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How to know if Hiya marks my number as spam?

Hiya powers AT&T Call Protect, T-Mobile Scam Shield, and millions of Android phones. In 2 seconds, DIDChecks.com tells you if you're flagged.

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Quick Answer

To check if your number is flagged as spam by Hiya, use DIDChecks.com: our system queries the Hiya database in real-time. In less than 2 seconds, you'll know if your number is "Clean", "Nuisance" or "Spam/Fraud" - and whether AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Android phones are showing an alert to your prospects.

What exactly is Hiya?

Hiya is a Seattle-based company that provides caller ID and spam detection services. Their database analyzes over 40 billion calls per year to detect suspicious numbers.

In the US, Hiya has major partnerships with AT&T (Call Protect), T-Mobile (Scam Shield), and comes pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy phones. When Hiya flags you, it's not just some niche app: millions of Americans see the alert.

AT&TT-MobileSamsungAndroid
40B

Calls analyzed per year

450M

Users worldwide

Why being flagged by Hiya is critical for your business

Masked call

Your number shows "Spam Likely" or "Scam Likely" before the prospect even picks up.

-70% answer rate

Auto-reject

Samsung phones and some Android devices automatically block Hiya-flagged calls.

35% blocked

Snowball effect

The more your calls are rejected, the more Hiya reinforces the flagging. A vicious cycle.

72h lifespan

How to check your Hiya status in 5 steps

01

Create a free account

Sign up in 30 seconds with email or Google. You get a free test credit.

02

Enter your number

Enter the number in US format (+1 555 123 4567) or with area code.

03

Run the Hiya analysis

DIDChecks.com queries the Hiya database + carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile directly.

04

Review the detailed report

In 2 seconds, get your Hiya status: Clean, Nuisance, or Spam Fraud.

05

Take action based on results

If positive: continue. If negative: pause the number or dispute with Hiya.

The 3 Hiya statuses explained

Clean

Your number is healthy. No reports in the Hiya database. Your calls go through without alerts.

Continue as normal

Nuisance

Some reports detected. Users sometimes see "Spam Likely" displayed.

Pause for 2 weeks

Spam / Fraud

Blacklisted number. Systematic red alert. Auto-blocked on Samsung/Android.

Change your number

Hiya vs TrueCaller vs Carriers: what's the difference?

CriteriaHiyaTrueCallerUS Carriers
US CoverageAT&T, T-Mobile, SamsungApp onlyNative to subscribers
Users impacted~100M US~30M US~200M US
Blocking typeAlert + auto-blockVisual alert"Spam Likely" alert
Checked by DIDChecksYesYesYes

DIDChecks.com queries all 3 sources simultaneously for a complete diagnosis.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hiya

Is Hiya flagging you? Know before your prospects do.

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How to Check if Your Number is Spam on Hiya | Guide 2026 | DIDChecks