Nobody likes receiving calls from No Caller ID numbers, as they're usually scams. But there might be cases where you'll want your iPhone or Android to hide your phone number to protect your privacy.

You don’t always want people to know your phone number. It’s become a private piece of information we don’t usually share with everyone. Many of us keep another number to give to those we don’t ...

This trick works for smartphones and landlines. Open your phone’s keypad and dial * - 6 - 7, followed by the number you’re trying to call. The free process hides your number, which will show up on the ...

Leo is a How-To Writer with Android Police. He is a lifelong Android user and tech hobbyist with an educational background rooted in Public Health. His writing experience ranges from app guides to ...

Thanks to Android smartphones, getting in touch with family and friends is faster and easier. Not all calls are welcomed, though. Spammers, strangers, telemarketers, and other unwanted callers can get ...

The iPhone doesn't actually provide a way to block phone numbers. You can tap "Decline" when the phone rings, but you can't just tap a "Block" button to keep someone from calling anymore. For true ...

Feeling buried under a flood of unwanted calls and texts on your iPhone? Sadly, you aren't alone, as spam calls and texts are on the rise from anyone from eager local businesses to politicians asking ...

According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), one of the simplest ways to block robocalls and telemarketers is to register your phone number on the Do Not Call List, which makes it illegal ...

One of the new features in iOS 7 for the iPhone is the ability to block any number from contacting you. Not only does blocking a number stop an individual from calling you, but it also stops all ...

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