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What does "private number" on caller ID mean?

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The person calling you has withheld their number by using 141 before dialling. They could be scammers, but many people use it when calling people for the first time.

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How do I un-hide my number?

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141 only temporarily hides it- after you call using this your number will be shown the next time you call someone.

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How can I hide my mobile number in Facebook Messenger?

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Check the options menu. Make sure you deny Messenger access to your calls and call data.

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What app can I use to hide my number when I am sending a text message?

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You don't have to get an app. You can use *67, and your number won't show; it will just say "unknown" to the caller.

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Does this work for text messages as well?

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No, there is no way to withhold your phone number on a text message without an app.

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What is the difference between 141 and *67 when hiding my phone number in the UK?

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In North America and some other regions the code is *67, while in the United Kingdom and Ireland it's 141. Other countries and networks vary.

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What do I do if I get a message saying "We could not connect your call as dialed" when I try to type in *67?

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In all likelihood, you're dialing someone who doesn't except incoming calls from withheld numbers. Try dialing the number without *67.

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How can I make my number private?

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By either going to Phone Privacy in your Settings or by dialing *67 before the number you want to call.

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If someone is calling me but using 141 and I block that number, can they still call me if they don't use 141?

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No, if someone is calling you but using 141 and you block that number, they cannot still call you if they don't use 141.

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How do I hide my phone number from the government?

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You cannot do that; since telephone companies are regulated by organizations such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the government has access to registered and unregistered phone numbers.

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If my phone number has been blocked and I call the person using 141, will I be able to get through?

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No, your number is just hidden to the person you're calling. Their network will still be able to see your number and it won't go through.

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How can I avoid giving my phone number when sellers refuse to accept an order without it?

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Try giving someone else's number, such as the seller's own number. You could also send them an email and say you won't buy until they change their policy so that you can protect your privacy.

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How can I send a text without my number showing?

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You can't send a text withholding the number; the only way to do that is to use a certain app that can withhold your number.

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I have a Tesco mobile phone. What number can I ring to get the last number that called me?

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Just look up your logged calls on your mobile. It will show you both calls that you make and calls that are incoming.

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Is 141 or *67 better for hiding my phone number in the UK?

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Dialling 141 is for use in the UK for hiding your number in the UK, though some networks, like giffgaff, they will have a special code to be dialled in front of the telephone number (#31#).

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