Block Caller Id

There are quite a few ways people can blockThe most well-known are *82 and *65.
Caller ID. When someone chooses to block CallerIf, on the other hand, there are only some people
ID, what it basically means is that his or her callfrom whom you want to keep your information,
will come through as "Unknown Caller," "Privateyou can dial in the code *67 and your Caller ID will
Number," "Unavailable," et cetera, on the Caller IDbe blocked for that call - so, for the next call you
of whomever he or she is calling. While somemake, 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, therecode and the aforementioned two, it is important
are a variety of reasons why someone mayto 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 toAnother option used to block Caller ID is using call
call the phone company for the phone which hasdiversion, 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 blockingcall for you. Using a prepaid phone or dialing card
Caller ID, many of them at no extra charge. Ifcauses Caller ID to be blocked, as well. There are
you are ever calling a number from which you doalso companies which offer to block Caller ID for
not want your information and identification to bepeople who call through them - you are generally
blocked, there are several codes you can punch incharged per minute. Of course, you could always
first to disable Caller ID Block, for just that call.use a public phone, too!