My mobile only allows me to block future calls from a specific number. In the last few days I have received about ten calls from a number with the first 8 digits the same and the variation comes on the last three digits. Always the same recorded message etc. Anyone know how to block such calls?
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Blocking spam calls from slightly different number to mobile
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Re: Blocking spam calls from slightly different number to mobile
terminal7 wrote:My mobile only allows me to block future calls from a specific number. In the last few days I have received about ten calls from a number with the first 8 digits the same and the variation comes on the last three digits. Always the same recorded message etc. Anyone know how to block such calls?
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I take it you mean without blocking all 1000 possible combinations individually?
Android? Ability to block calls is either a function of the phone, or Android version as I've seen it come and go and come back again as I've changed phone. I'd start by looking in to your phone's native ability to block, and whether you can block a partial number. Failing that I'm sure there's an app available if you'd be less bothered by that than the calls.
The one thing I would say is don't answer the calls, you know what they are by now and answering is just going to keep your number active on whatever system they are using.
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Re: Blocking spam calls from slightly different number to mobile
On the iPhone you can automatically divert unknown numbers to voicemail. My wife and I do that as it allows through any number in your contact list or which you have previously called or replied to but effectively blocks the rest. Since anyone else shouldn’t have our numbers we don’t want any calls from them.
You just need to be aware of possible wanted calls if you give your number to say an online sales site but it’s not too difficult to be prepared for those odd occasions and perhaps turn the feature off temporarily.
You just need to be aware of possible wanted calls if you give your number to say an online sales site but it’s not too difficult to be prepared for those odd occasions and perhaps turn the feature off temporarily.
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Re: Blocking spam calls from slightly different number to mobile
terminal7 wrote:My mobile only allows me to block future calls from a specific number. In the last few days I have received about ten calls from a number with the first 8 digits the same and the variation comes on the last three digits. Always the same recorded message etc. Anyone know how to block such calls?
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Mrs Watis had exactly this happen last month. Fortunately, they do give up after a few days.
HTH,
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You could use do not disturb mode in Android and star all the contacts you want to override it for phone calls, messaging, email et al.
Withheld numbers like NHS wouldn't alert though, so that may be an issue.
Withheld numbers like NHS wouldn't alert though, so that may be an issue.
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Re: Blocking spam calls from slightly different number to mobile
Watis wrote:terminal7 wrote:My mobile only allows me to block future calls from a specific number. In the last few days I have received about ten calls from a number with the first 8 digits the same and the variation comes on the last three digits. Always the same recorded message etc. Anyone know how to block such calls?
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Mrs Watis had exactly this happen last month. Fortunately, they do give up after a few days.
HTH,
Watis
Same for me, they gave up after a few days of me not answering the calls.
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Re: Blocking spam calls from slightly different number to mobile
terminal7 wrote:My mobile only allows me to block future calls from a specific number. In the last few days I have received about ten calls from a number with the first 8 digits the same and the variation comes on the last three digits. Always the same recorded message etc. Anyone know how to block such calls?
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For the benefits of the rest of us, please could you let us know the subject of these spam calls?
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Re: Blocking spam calls from slightly different number to mobile
Recorded message stating in very bold English accent that my Nat Ins number had been compromised and I need to contact them immediately to sort.
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