A method and apparatus permit handling of unwanted calls from callers such
as telemarketers, when caller identification is provided. In one
embodiment, the called party adds the caller identification information
for the telemarketer to a personal list after receiving the unwanted
call. Subsequent calls from the telemarketer are intercepted. In a second
embodiment, the called party identifies the telemarketer by detecting the
caller identification information before answering the call. By providing
a screen listing indication, the caller identification information is
added to the called party's personal list before the call is completed,
permitting the call to be intercepted and while future calls from the
telemarketer to be intercepted.