| There are quite a few ways people can block | | | | The most well-known are *82 and *65. |
| Caller ID. When someone chooses to block Caller | | | | If, on the other hand, there are only some people |
| ID, what it basically means is that his or her call | | | | from whom you want to keep your information, |
| will come through as "Unknown Caller," "Private | | | | you can dial in the code *67 and your Caller ID will |
| Number," "Unavailable," et cetera, on the Caller ID | | | | be blocked for that call - so, for the next call you |
| of whomever he or she is calling. While some | | | | make, if you do not first dial the code, the Block |
| companies - especially telemarketing companies - | | | | Caller ID feature will be disabled. When using this |
| fraudulently block or "spoof" their Caller ID, there | | | | code and the aforementioned two, it is important |
| are a variety of reasons why someone may | | | | to remember to dial the code, then 1, then the |
| want to do this to his or her outgoing calls. | | | | area code, finally followed by the number. |
| The first way to get your Caller ID blocked is to | | | | Another option used to block Caller ID is using call |
| call the phone company for the phone which has | | | | diversion, also known as Operator diversion. To |
| the number and information you want blocked. | | | | use this method, all you have to do is dial 0 for |
| Most land line companies, cell phone companies, | | | | the operator and request that he or she place the |
| and VoIP companies offer the option of blocking | | | | call for you. Using a prepaid phone or dialing card |
| Caller ID, many of them at no extra charge. If | | | | causes Caller ID to be blocked, as well. There are |
| you are ever calling a number from which you do | | | | also companies which offer to block Caller ID for |
| not want your information and identification to be | | | | people who call through them - you are generally |
| blocked, there are several codes you can punch in | | | | charged per minute. Of course, you could always |
| first to disable Caller ID Block, for just that call. | | | | use a public phone, too! |