This chapter explores the benefits of using a second phone number (a 'burner number') to reduce spam calls and texts. It explains how to set up a burner number using Google Voice or a similar app, and the advantages of separating personal and business contacts.
Using a burner number protects your main phone number from spam and potential misuse by businesses.
Google Voice offers a free virtual number, easily changeable once a year.
Burner apps provide more frequent number changes but may involve costs.