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5 ways to block or hide your number when making calls
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Robocalls have been an annoyance for years, and with technology constantly advancing, it’s only going to get worse. And they’re not just interruptions these days. Many are calls from scammers looking to rip you off.
That’s why it’s important to be proactive and stop these calls dead in their tracks. You have several clever ways to keep scams and robocalls at bay. Tap or click here to stop robocalls for good. How are these callers getting ahold of your number in the first place?
Sometimes, phone numbers are purchased or leaked from online databases. Other times, your number can end up on a list when you dial out to call centers or answer the robocalls. To protect your privacy, hide your number when you make calls to numbers or contacts you don’t know. This quick-start guide will show you how to block your cell phone number. There are a few different ways to get the job done.
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1. Dial *67 to hide your phone number
This is a tried-and-true method that answers those pressing questions you may find yourself typing into the search bar, like:
- How to block your number when making a call
- How to block your number from caller ID
- Block number when calling
On a per-call basis, you can’t beat *67 at hiding your number. This works for all smartphones and landlines. To use it, open your phone’s keypad and dial * – 6 – 7, followed by the number you’re trying to call. That’s it! Now you how how to block your number.
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