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If you’ve been getting unwanted calls or texts from a specific contact or unknown numbers, all you need to do is to block these numbers. Typically, calls from a blocked number won’t go through and you ...

If someone has blocked your number that means they do not want to hear from you. But how do you know if your number has been blocked or if for some reason your calls and messages are not going through ...

This trick works for smartphones and landlines. Open your phone’s keypad and dial * - 6 - 7, followed by the number you’re trying to call. The free process hides your number, which will show up on the ...

Are your calls and texts suddenly not going through? Here's how to tell if someone blocked your number, whether you have an iPhone or an Android. Nobody likes the thought of being blocked by a friend ...

Spammers, strangers, telemarketers, and other unwanted callers can get annoying. They never seem to stop. The easiest way to eliminate unwanted calls is to block the number. Thankfully, there are ...

Scam and spam calls are getting more common. And they’re hard not to answer because the number comes up as “unknown.” When there’s no caller ID number, you can’t be sure if it’s a spam caller or an ...

You can block your phone number so it doesn't show up when you call people. The simplest way to block your number is by adding *67 to any phone number you call. You can block your number permanently ...

You can block a specific number on your Android phone using the Phone or Messages app. You can also block unknown numbers if you're tired of receiving spam calls from bots and telemarketers. When you ...

Before the onslaught of the pandemic, you probably didn’t use your smartphone to make phone calls very much. Now carriers are reporting surges in calls as we seek more personal connections while ...