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Brieannas21 · 01-20-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Last August my sister gave our phone number out to a boy in her class. Since then he keeps calling excessively. My sister doesn't want to talk to him and it's getting on our nerves that he calls so often. It's so frustrating.

We don't have caller id so we have to anwer the phone. Is there a way to block his number? We have tried *67 and *60 neither of which work. What is the correct thing to enter so that he can't continue to call? We have asked him repeatedly to stop calling.

Try *77 and see if that works, if not call your phone company to see if they can block his number for you.

Zoneboy · 01-20-2009, 07:56 PM

Are you with Southwestern Bell? If you are then call block might not work because it can be gotten around if you know how.

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/...Off0068560.htm

You might be better off investing in caller I.D. but that can easily be gotten around if he dials *77 before placing the call. This allows his number to remain anonymous on caller I.D. units. You can also add anonymous call reject which means that he will have to dial *82 to place the call. If he doesn't, He'll be blocked from calling. *77 & *82 are the primary codes for these features in most states but they could be different for your location.

Courtnee · 01-20-2009, 07:58 PM

Invest in some caller ID and talk to his parents about the situation.

Waterston_Fan · 01-20-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtnee

Invest in some caller ID and talk to his parents about the situation.

I don't know about talking to his parents but if you do, just be warned they might get upset and he might deny it. But then, they can check with their phone bill if they can.

Brad Russ · 01-20-2009, 08:19 PM

I agree with Zoneboy, caller I.D. will definitely help the situation, although it sounds like this guys calls have gone past being annoying, and have now become intrusive and harrassing, and so I think the better long term solution would be contacting your phone company about the situation, and seeing what they can do about it.

Regardless of what you decide to do, I hope things work out for you. I know how annoying these kinds of people can be!

Zoneboy · 01-20-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Southwestern Bell and AT&T merged where I am so it's now AT&T that we have. I have tried the differnt codes and nothing seems to work. I'm not sure if the investment into caller id would even be worth it as I am the person who usually answers the phone and I wouldn't be able to see the read out on caller id.

If the codes aren't working then it's probably because those features aren't included with the plan you're currently on. Your phone book should have a page with the features and codes but if it's like mine, the print is so small you can barely read it. If caller I.D. isn't an option and he won't stop calling then I can think of only one other alternative and that is to change your number.

catlover79 · 01-20-2009, 08:37 PM

Have you tried changing your number?

dawsongirl · 01-20-2009, 08:55 PM

Definetly call the phone company and see what they can do to help you. I doubt it's a police matter, but idk...it could be harrassment.

Zoneboy · 01-20-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Have you tried changing your number?

Good idea if she has a non-published number. If not then anyone who calls the old number may get a recording saying The number you have dialed has been changed to XXX-XXXX, Please make a note of it. That's the message Sprint used to use when a published number was changed.

Waterston_Fan · 01-20-2009, 09:32 PM

I'm sure your sister has learned a very important lesson, becareful with who you leave your number to.

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Brad Russ Senior Member Archie For President! Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 9,953	I agree with Zoneboy, caller I.D. will definitely help the situation, although it sounds like this guys calls have gone past being annoying, and have now become intrusive and harrassing, and so I think the better long term solution would be contacting your phone company about the situation, and seeing what they can do about it. Regardless of what you decide to do, I hope things work out for you. I know how annoying these kinds of people can be! __________________ St. John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

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01-20-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran R.I.P. STEVE FORREST 1925-2013 Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,744	Are you with Southwestern Bell? If you are then call block might not work because it can be gotten around if you know how. http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/...Off0068560.htm You might be better off investing in caller I.D. but that can easily be gotten around if he dials 77 before placing the call. This allows his number to remain anonymous on caller I.D. units. You can also add anonymous call reject which means that he will have to dial 82 to place the call. If he doesn't, He'll be blocked from calling. 77 & 82 are the primary codes for these features in most states but they could be different for your location.

01-20-2009, 08:55 PM	#9
dawsongirl Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 52,914	Definetly call the phone company and see what they can do to help you. I doubt it's a police matter, but idk...it could be harrassment.

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Waterston_Fan Senior Member Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,142	I'm sure your sister has learned a very important lesson, becareful with who you leave your number to.