how to block private numbers

weasel123 · Thread Author #1 01-07-2009, 04:23 AM

i keep getting crank calls from a private number. is there a way to block these calls?

SD.Norm · #2 01-07-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiralLight

and verizon can't block a number for you, either. i tried that to no avail once.

good luck.

What's funny about that is part of their silly they have the ability to it is part of the "usage controls" for kids to stop them from calling numbers or for numbers to call them and they make you pay $4.99 a month for it. It silly they say they can't I am considering confronting them on that one.

jjd228 · #3 01-07-2009, 05:12 AM

Very simple. Go to youmail.com and sign up for free. You can now control what happens when blocked and/or private numbers call you. With me they hear a custom mp3 that I uploaded.

jkfsr · #4 01-07-2009, 06:33 AM

Try Black & Whitelist. 25.00 to buy but has a trial. I have used it for some time and like it.

snowgimp · #5 01-07-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SD.Norm

What's funny about that is part of their silly they have the ability to it is part of the "usage controls" for kids to stop them from calling numbers or for numbers to call them and they make you pay $4.99 a month for it. It silly they say they can't I am considering confronting them on that one.

Usage controls can't block "restricted" calls. "Confront" them and you'll get the same response.

kuroshio · #6 01-07-2009, 07:08 AM

Have you tried *77?

Crucial_Xtreme · #7 01-07-2009, 07:13 AM

Keep this thread on topic and keep the discussion off of Police Officers or it will be closed. And no more offensive posts towards the Police.

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chavist · #8 01-07-2009, 07:29 AM

Is that what *77 refers to police officers? I tell you I learn something new everyday up here

Detective M Downs · #9 01-07-2009, 07:49 AM

Mod I'm not seeing ANY offensive post about the police?? *77 is a feature offered by your carrier that allows you to block restricted callers from calling you.

noaim · #10 01-07-2009, 08:13 AM

Maybe the offensive post was deleted because I am not sEeing it either

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kuroshio · #11 01-07-2009, 08:17 AM

Crucial sanitized the thread. He wasn't talking to me

DreamSTi · #12 01-07-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kuroshio

Crucial sanitized the thread. He wasn't talking to me

He should have just sent you a pm then instead of posting in the thread. n00b mod's I tell ya

JRSCCivic98 · #13 01-07-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by snowgimp

Usage controls can't block "restricted" calls. "Confront" them and you'll get the same response.

That is true, but I think the catch here is that if you call Verizon and ask them to block a certain number (non-private) on your cell line, they will tell you that they cannot do that. They state they don't have that capability like a land line does to block numbers. Then they try to sell you this "kid control" crap which obviously has that very same ability. Nice bait and switch tactic. Someone does need to confront them with this. If you ask me, it's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Come on, a phone company that can't block certain numbers from calling you? Give me a break! It's 2009, you're telling me Verizon can't block a phone number?

SpiralLight · #14 01-07-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Crucial_Xtreme

Keep this thread on topic and keep the discussion off of Police Officers or it will be closed. And no more offensive posts towards the Police.

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