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  • Question
    If I'm using my cell phone to call a landline, will *67 block caller ID?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
  • Question
    Can I block my number if I'm calling an 800 toll free phone?
    Community Answer
    No, Because the network uses a legacy technology that goes back to before dawn of '800' numbers. ANI: Automatic Number Identification. This technology is what is used to accurately bill calls you make using operator assistance, and related types of calls. The scammers cannot game this information. They have no access to it in the call processing stream. One technology uses this to defend against the scammers, by forwarding their calls to an 800 number you control. Now if you can associate the call to your controlled number, with a call that is a scam, you have a billing telephone number to report to the anti spam/scam forces in your jurisdiction. This makes it easier to do TCPA lawsuits.
  • Question
    How can I block my landline phone number from showing up on caller ID?
    Community Answer
    *67 should work on landlines and most cell phones in North America. If you're not in North America, try one of the options for your region.
  • Question
    If a caller uses *67 before number, how does that call register in the phone statement?
    Community Answer
    On the person's phone you are calling, it lists as "Private Caller."
  • Question
    How do I get through to a number that is blocked to me?
    Community Answer
    Turn off your caller I.D. or dial *67 plus the number of person you're calling. Most of the time this works. Your number will appear as unknown on their end.
  • Question
    Does *61 block unwanted calls?
    Community Answer
    No.
  • Question
    How do I block a caller that shows up on caller ID?
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    If you have the number, call the phone company and request blocking. Or, if you have Comcast voice, you can do it through there for free, for up to 25 people.
  • Question
    What apps can I use to stop nuisance calls from scammers, scrappers, and other worthless people?
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    It's not an app, but check out nomorerobo.com, it has an interface that allows you to effectively block calls from known robo-calling lines. I'm using it and it seems to do a good job.
  • Question
    How can I see who sent the messages and who called on my LG Ultimate?
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    Log in to your online phone bill. If you do not have detailed billing, request it through your phone carrier. It will show the numbers of who called or texted you. Then you can block numbers as needed.
  • Question
    How can I block a number when I need to use 9 to get to an outside line?
    Community Answer
    After you press 9 and get an outside line, put in your *67 or #31#, listen for the dial tone to come back, then add your number.
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