You are probably familiar with cold calling. These calls that always come at the worst times: during dinner, in the middle of a nap or just when you're trying to finish that urgent email. Despite attempts at regulation, the phenomenon persists. It was from this shared frustration that Ryan Moreau, a butcher by profession, decided to take matters into his own hands. In just two months, he created an app called Prefix Blocker that tackles unwanted calls by blocking them directly at the source. Available on the Google Play Store, it is already getting people talking.
Blocker Prefix: an effective solution against unwanted calls
What makes Prefix Blocker strong is its simplicity and effectiveness. Unlike other applications that simply report suspicious calls, this one completely prevents them from ringing. “I was tired of seeing my phone vibrate every time a salesperson decided to call me,” Ryan confides with a smirk. Prefix Blocker, as its name suggests, blocks prefixes linked to canvassing, but it also offers users the possibility of adding numbers to a personalized blacklist. It's a bit like having a personal “watchman” for your phone.
From butchery to programming: an unexpected reconversion
The idea was born from a discussion between colleagues, after yet another burst of annoying calls. Ryan is not one to let things get him down, and despite working as a butcher since the age of 15, he took up coding. “A language remains a language, it can be learned,” he says modestly. Java became his new tool of choice, and he did not hesitate to create his own company, AWERTYS, to give shape to his ideas. Besides Prefix Blocker, Ryan already has projects in his head, such as a blocker of SMS fraudulent or even a video game inspired by the world of Dungeons and Dragons.
First users won over by Préfixe Bloceur
With a rating of 4.8 out of 5, the first feedback on the application is more than encouraging. “Finally an application that does exactly what it promises: block by prefix! », Testifies a delighted user. There are many similar comments, proof that Ryan hit the nail on the head with his solution. Canvassing being a real nuisance for many French people, the idea of restoring their daily peace of mind turns out to be as simple as it is brilliant.
Blocker Prefix: a tool designed for French specificities
Prefix Blocker exploits a typically French feature: the prefixes assigned to teleprospecting companies are clearly identified, which makes them easier to block. True, some crafty companies have already started using numbers starting with 06 or 07 to get around the barrier, but Ryan remains confident. For him, innovation is a perpetual response to new problems: “We will always find a way to adapt,” he says.
Ryan Moreau: ambitions that go beyond butchery
For now, butchery remains his primary passion. “I like interacting with my customers, it’s really something that is close to my heart. » But Ryan does not rule out investing more in the world of tech if the opportunity presents itself. After all, with over 10,000 downloads in just a few weeks, its application seems well on its way to transforming what was a simple repair into a real vocation. He perfectly embodies this new generation of “slashers”, those who skillfully juggle several careers.
Ryan's story is inspiring: proof that sometimes a good idea is enough to change many things, and that passion is not limited to a single skill. That’s what it’s all about: taking charge of what annoys us and transforming a problem into a concrete solution. And maybe tomorrow, thanks to Ryan, you'll have a little more peace and quiet during your meal… without that phone call that comes at the wrong time.
