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How To Block Incoming Calls
From a landline telephone:
1.) Get a caller ID. A caller ID is the device that attaches to your phone
to identify the phone number (and frequently the name) of who is calling
you. Don’t pick up phone calls from numbers you don’t recognize.
2.) Is it from a telemarketer? The single most useful tool to prevent
telemarketers from calling you is placing your number on the Do Not Call
Registry. You can place your cell phone and/or landline number on the list
in one of two ways:
a.) Visit
https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx and be sure to acknowledge
the confirmation email
b.) Call (888) 382-1222 and follow their directions
All persons with a U.S. phone account are allowed to have their phone
numbers placed on the Do Not Call Registry. Please allow 31 days from
registration confirmation before telemarketers to cease calling. Registry
enrollment is valid for 5 years.
3.) Get an "inbound call blocker". This is a screening tool that allows
you to select who you receive phone calls from by giving them a special
code along with your phone number. There are also numerous similar
products that screen and block inbound calls. Check out some products at
http://www.commandcommunications.com/index.php and
http://www.privacycorps.com/products/.
4.) Also, call screening custom services may be available from your local
telephone company. Be sure to confirm the company’s prices for any such
services, as they may be expensive if they charge per call. It may be
cheaper if, rather than renting on a monthly basis; you just purchase any
hardware or device from the phone company (e.g. a one time fee of $85.00
rather than $9.95 per month).
5.) Set up a "call screen": Your phone can reject calls from specific
numbers with a Call Screen. Once the number is screened, it will reroute
the call to a message saying that this phone number is not accepting calls
from your phone number. The most recent call on a telephone line may also
be screened, should you wish to block the caller who had just called you.
Again check for monthly or usage prices.
From a cell phone:
1.) View the caller ID and if it’s from a number that is harassing you,
don’t pick it up. Reminder: Save the voicemails if the calls are from a
harasser or a stalker.
2.) If the call is from a telemarketer, inform them that the number is a
cellular phone and inform them that telemarketers may not call cell phones
unless requested or consented by the phone owner.
3.) A cell phone works quite differently than a landline. Unfortunately,
there are currently no methods for blocking specific calls from the user
end of the cell phone. However, should you by stalked or harassed, many
cell phone companies have corporate security departments that will work
with you to stop the disturbing calls.
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