Last Updated on November 17, 2019 by Mathew Diekhake
Whether you are being harassed or there is just someone you don’t want calling you there is a way to block phone numbers from calling you. If it’s just to stop people such as telemarketers from calling you, the first step you want to take is to make sure your number is unlisted. If that does not work, you need to register the phone numbers you want to stop calling you with NDNCR. This will now stop them for sure.If it’s more advanced techniques you are looking for then continue reading.
There are several different ways thanks to technology you can now block phone numbers from calling you. We have just been through how to stop those pesky telemarketers now if it’s private parties you want blocked this is the step you will need to take. It’s known is inbound call blockers. This software works by only allowing numbers that you have acknowledged as trusted numbers make phone calls to you. It’s very effective but also very has a number of risk factors associated with it. For instance, without a doubt you will come across time – lets hope it’s not an emergency – when someone you know will be calling from a number you don’t recognize and therefore the call will bounce.
The other useful way is to get in contact with your phone service provider. Many, but not all, will have a special handset to provide you with that has the capabilities to block any numbers you want blocked from its options menu.
What about voice mail messages? Yes, you can block those too, as long as you are on Android, Blackberry or iPhone there is a service called YouMail which will allow you to block the inbound numbers.
What if I need to record these numbers and messages? yes, you can do that also from a service called Trapcall which is available for all AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint phones.