15-03-2013 12:43
15-03-2013 12:43
How do I block "Withheld" numbers from ringing my mobile Sony Ericsson K800i. I have a withheld number calling me at approximately 12 midday 1 pm EVERY DAY for the past two to three months- when I answer they either hang up or it goes to a recorded message about PPI and I AM FED UP!
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15-03-2013 12:56
15-03-2013 12:56
Hi Angela,
The first thing I would do is to register your mobile phone number with the Telephone Preference Service . This will at least give you some sort of protection from spam phone calls like these ones. However its not immediate and not all companies adhere to the rules and regulations.
I dont believe there is a way to block numbers on the phone itself, however you may be able to call O2 and ask them if they can do anything on your account. I know they can block specific numbers but I'm not sure if they can do anything because the number is withheld
You could also use the restrict calls setting. With this you can set up a list of the numbers you DO want to have call you (ie all of your contacts) and then any other number that calls you are diverted either to your answerphone or told the number is unavailable depending on your diversion settings. However this does mean that if you ever get legitimate calls from someone who isnt in your "allowed" list then you wont get the call.
I still have my K800i at home so I'll see if there is anything else you can do, but I do think a call to O2 might help.
Let us know how you get on!
15-03-2013 12:56
15-03-2013 12:56
Hi Angela,
The first thing I would do is to register your mobile phone number with the Telephone Preference Service . This will at least give you some sort of protection from spam phone calls like these ones. However its not immediate and not all companies adhere to the rules and regulations.
I dont believe there is a way to block numbers on the phone itself, however you may be able to call O2 and ask them if they can do anything on your account. I know they can block specific numbers but I'm not sure if they can do anything because the number is withheld
You could also use the restrict calls setting. With this you can set up a list of the numbers you DO want to have call you (ie all of your contacts) and then any other number that calls you are diverted either to your answerphone or told the number is unavailable depending on your diversion settings. However this does mean that if you ever get legitimate calls from someone who isnt in your "allowed" list then you wont get the call.
I still have my K800i at home so I'll see if there is anything else you can do, but I do think a call to O2 might help.
Let us know how you get on!
15-03-2013 13:39
15-03-2013 13:50
15-03-2013 13:50
15-03-2013 14:46
Thanks, I have registered with TPS so hopefully will make a difference. Forgot they existed as had registered landline number several years ago and it does work.
15-03-2013 15:01
15-03-2013 15:01
If you listen to the message and get their contact details or a number for them, it should be possible to find out who they are.