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blocking

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:51:19 GMT

Does anyone know if its possible to block someone from calling or texting your mobile phone?

Re: blocking

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:20:22 GMT

Yeah I know...

Re: blocking

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:25:23 GMT

i know too

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Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:43:14 GMT

can you please explain to me how you can block the number

Re: blocking

jonsie — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:15:32 GMT

Some phone such as Samsung do have capability of blocking individual numbers. It's a simple process of following the menu.
Unfortunately, the vast majority don't have that option and there is nothing you can do your end.
You can however contact O2 and one of the options you have is a free change of number.
More information here :: http://www.o2.co.uk/support/generalhelp ... phonecalls

Re: blocking

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:15:40 GMT

Stevyjones thanks for the info, very helpful.

Re: blocking

jonsie — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:21:54 GMT

Glad to help Mickelle

Re: blocking

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:05:25 GMT

I was going to come back and answer properly but Steve beat me to it with the right info, sorry for my flippancy, I was feeling mischievous

Re: blocking

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:15:38 GMT

I was going to come back and answer properly but Steve beat me to it with the right info, sorry for my flippancy, I was feeling mischievous

He made me do it... 😞
There are some applications you can get too if you have a smartphone.
A common one is called 'Call Blocker Pro'
I've never tried these apps before but I've heard they work and are pretty cool.
If you are receiving phone calls from a company you can always ask them politely to stop.
If however it isn't a company then you may want to consider changing your mobile phone number.
Give O2 a shout and they should do it for you. Providing you haven't done this recently they'll do it for your free of charge.
You will however receive a new voicemail box which means if you have any saved messages stored in your current box they will be erased.
If it's a withheld number that is contacting you and you'd like to find out who it is to report them to the police; O2 can also monitor your line for a few days and contact you with the results.
If you need to do this make sure that you write down the date and times this person/company is calling you so you can collate your findings.
I should also point out that if the calls you are receiving are abusive or threatening I would advise that you contact the local police to let them know.
I hope you sort it.