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How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by nze4al(m): 7:05am On May 27, 2016 |
Harassing or unwanted phone calls/sms can be the most stressful and frightening invasions of privacy a person experiences. Sometimes these unwanted phone calls, can be from annoying telemarketers, threatening calls, or an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend who just doesn’t accept that it’s all OVER! The reasons to block a phone number are many, but the solutions to do so are numbered and few. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help put an end to these unwelcome intrusions. All methods won’t work for all, so you need to carefully pick an option which will work best for you. Here are some of the best ways to block a number from bugging your life 1. Many handset manufacturers has provided the features that can help you block phone numbers. So look out for in-built option in your phone or downloadable apps to limit incoming calls. Android phone: They have built-in blocking functions, simply go to Your Phone Contact/People > Then select the number to block > Tap on block contact > A pop up with “you will no longer be receiving calls and sms from this number" > Accept by press Ok. Samsung : If you have a Samsung phone, you have the ability to send an incoming call directly to voicemail, without it even ringing on your device. Look for the “block list” feature on your device iOS: You can block anyone with a click on your iPhone. This will block the person from calling, texting and FaceTiming you. To do that, go into your Phone Contacts > Select the contact to block > Scroll down to press “Block.” Nokia : If you still use a Nokia phone, you can download apps like Blacklist which can block specific phone numbers from making a call. 2. Activate Silent mode for specific contacts There are times when an annoying friend or a relative continuously call you and you’re not comfortable telling them to cut it out. Easy way to handle such situations is to activate silent mode only for such contacts, and they will eventually get tired of calling you when you're not responding. 3. Call Customer Care Calling customer care for help in blocking a specific phone number is one of the most suggested solutions. Alas! it doesn’t work most of the times. But some network provider do let you block a phone number but only after verifying the facts and asking few security questions. 4. Use a search engine to find out who's calling If you're not sure of the source of a certain number that pops up, do a search to find out. Entering an unknown number in a search engine may give you some hints about its owner. Many online report services also allow you to report and share your experience with other users. 5. Change your number I know this sounds absurd as a solution, but in case none of the above tricks work, this is the only available option. I hope with these simple tricks, you would be able to block that pesky number bugging your life. Please keep sharing this post with others on social media and thank you for reading. - Master Nze Source: http://www.techclosed.com/2016/05/22/heres-how-to-handle-unwanted-calls-or-block-a-phone-number-from-calling-your-line/ 6 Likes
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Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by blessedvisky(m): 8:00am On May 27, 2016 |
Cool |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Julietcutie(f): 8:35am On May 27, 2016 |
i do 1&2 ...no time to be disturbed by pests who don't know how to let go 3 Likes |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by flyca: 10:30am On May 27, 2016 |
Pls what of unwanted emails cos I have blocked this guy efriwia but he still sends me mails 1 Like |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by miqos02(m): 10:31am On May 27, 2016 |
hnm |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by pezeji(m): 10:32am On May 27, 2016 |
Just off d fone 1 Like |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Tic4tac(m): 10:32am On May 27, 2016 |
Good |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Heineken(m): 10:32am On May 27, 2016 |
True caller ain't bad... |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by oluseyiforjesus(m): 10:32am On May 27, 2016 |
Pls hw do I deal with Bag of rice now dat is 21k 6 Likes |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Segadem(m): 10:33am On May 27, 2016 |
hmmm, that number five solution is out of it, how can I change my phone number that I have been using over a decade because of one unimportant call? 1 Like |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Segadem(m): 10:33am On May 27, 2016 |
...for Android users only; Download truecaller and block all unwanted calls and unwanted SMS, dat's all. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by greatgod2012(f): 10:33am On May 27, 2016 |
How can it be undone, probably when there is change of mind towards the number blocked? |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by deathmen12: 10:34am On May 27, 2016 |
nze4al: |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Nobody: 10:37am On May 27, 2016 |
blessedvisky:What about BlackBerry? |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by ENDTIMEISNEAR: 10:40am On May 27, 2016 |
Is Alright , What about Dealing With Unwanted messages |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Nobody: 10:40am On May 27, 2016 |
Do you have a number disturbing you? Lol.... My own way sure pass. Just place an advert on JIJI or OLX or Nairaland with the caller's number as the seller! The advert should look juicy and true like this; 3 months used Iphone 6 plus for sale. Price= 55,000 (Put urgent need for cash as reason for sale so it doesnt look like scam). Unlocked Playstation 3 for sale. Price= 30,000 (Put same reason as above) Apple Macbook pro for sale. Price= 48,000 (Put same reason as above) Trust Nigerians. Them too like awoof. The number you put will confess that Jesus is lord! He wont even have time to rest or call you because his or her number will always be busy! 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Sijo01(f): 10:41am On May 27, 2016 |
Download Truecaller app and block all the unsolicited calls! |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Nobody: 10:41am On May 27, 2016 |
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Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by omehsmovie: 10:41am On May 27, 2016 |
For Adroid you can download true caller app, It blocks messages, calls and can also block private numbers. |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by 2mNaira: 10:44am On May 27, 2016 |
flyca: Mark the email address as spam.The mails will akways end up in your spam folder. 1 Like |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Nobody: 10:46am On May 27, 2016 |
And you freaking forgot Trucaller. |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Nobody: 10:46am On May 27, 2016 |
Over the years I've trained myself to look at my phone ringing till the call cuts. Friends hate me for the ability. If it's not enough I've shortcuts to activate the silent mode on my phone - any _idiot who doesn't understand two calls without a response means no should expend all their energy to no avail, I secretly enjoy the attention. 3 Likes |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by KelvinC1(m): 10:47am On May 27, 2016 |
omojoshy:BlackBerry ni ki greenberry na phone be that..? |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Ginaz(f): 10:47am On May 27, 2016 |
What about BlackBerry na, I seriously need to block someone |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by deebsman1(m): 10:47am On May 27, 2016 |
just download d truecaller app and block wu ever u wan block, some known spammers don dey blocked sef |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by DBlackCeazer(m): 10:51am On May 27, 2016 |
Not working on my hot note Pro. |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by coldsummer: 10:58am On May 27, 2016 |
It's the sms that is the killer. Airtel will tell me good morning, good afternoon, good evening and good night sleep everyday. they will tell me i am qualified to borrow credit. i should roam.. i have had enough 1 Like |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by joseph1013: 10:58am On May 27, 2016 |
This is so cool. I just used this feature to unblock my girl's number. Unfortunately, I had mistakenly blocked her on my android. For many weeks now, she had been unable to reach me via her mobile. Thanks OP. You're a life-saver. 1 Like |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by Nobody: 10:59am On May 27, 2016 |
Sijo01: Do you know what True Caller does with your privacy and security? Having that app alone on your phone should be viewed as a matter of national security! Activating it is a world threath! You are exposed without knowing. Better delete your account with them! 2 Likes |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by potolistic(m): 11:01am On May 27, 2016 |
Tried blocking someone..... Didn't work |
Re: How To Deal With Unwanted Phone Calls by WebSurfer(m): 11:08am On May 27, 2016 |
1 Like |
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