Keep Getting Pesky Phone Calls With No Call ID? Tech Experts Explain How To Block These Numbers Once And For All
December 9, 2023 by Lisa Cupido
This article has been updated since it originally published on June 24, 2023.
Even though we’ve come a long way in terms of spam calls and ways we can protect ourselves from getting them, there are still ways to get around these settings. So when you’re sitting on the couch, relaxing for a change, and you see an “unknown number” pop up on your phone, naturally you’re going to feel pretty annoyed. You may ignore these numbers, or mistakenly answer them on occasion and know even before you hear the automated voice start speaking: this is yet another spam call.
Don’t surrender all hope and assume you’re stuck with these calls. Tech Expert Yash Giri, owner/blogger at Technographx, says if you keep getting pesky phone calls with no call ID, these are some ways to block these numbers.
Enable Call BlockingCheck Call Blocking Features: “First, ensure that your mobile device or landline phone supports call-blocking features,” Giri instructs. “Different phone models and service providers may have varying options and methods to block calls.”
Activate Anonymous Call Rejection: Many phones offer the option to activate “Anonymous Call Rejection.” “This setting automatically rejects calls from numbers that do not provide caller ID information,” Giri says. “Access your phone settings or contact your service provider to enable this feature.”