Tag: caller id

How to Identify if Someone is Calling You From a Spoofed Phone Number or Fake Caller ID

How to Identify if Someone is Calling You From a Spoofed Phone Number or Fake Caller ID

What is Caller ID Spoofing? Caller ID Spoofing is when you receive a phone call or text message from a phone number which is different from the number that is making the call or text. Normally this results in the Caller ID of the incoming call appearing to be a local number, or maybe even someone you know, but the reality is that the person calling you could be very far away, and isn't calling from that number at all. Since the person making the call can change what number appears as their…continue reading →
How to Block Telemarketing Calls – Canada Method

How to Block Telemarketing Calls – Canada Method

For the American guide on how to register for the USA Do Not Call List, click here.  Canadians need to make sure their numbers aren't being used for marketing too. In this guide we will show you how you can remove your number from telemarketing calls and other marketing calls that you may be receiving. In order to stop these annoying calls, we will be using the opt out method at the Canadian Do Not Call List (DNCL). Keep in mind that this will not guarantee that you won't receive marketing calls, telemarketers that do not…continue reading →
Method: Block No Caller ID or Apple Blocked Calls

Method: Block No Caller ID or Apple Blocked Calls

A common call on many iPhones and Apple devices is the "No Caller ID" call that could be anything from a telemarketer to a unwanted abusive caller. This is a new feature that is only available in iPhone with iOS7, iOS6 users will find that instead of receiving "No Caller ID" message, they will get a "Blocked" message instead. While it's not clear why Apple made this change between the two operating systems, the message stands clear: If you receive a call that says either "Blocked" or "No Caller ID", the person on…continue reading →