How to Block A Phone Number From Calling You

It can be an unfortunate circumstance, but sometimes people call you that you don't want to hear from. And they keep calling you, even after you tell them not to call. So what do you do in that situation?

If they are calling you on a landline phone, you can easily block their phone number. Here is How To Block A Phone Number From Calling You.

Things You'll Need

• Landline Phone

Instructions

1. The following procedure should work with the majority of phone companies.

   Go to your landline phone and dial *60.

2. When the call connects, you will hear a list of options. Select the option to turn on your Call Blocking Service. With many phone companies, you will select Option 3.

3. Next, press the "#" key. Then dial the telephone number that you want to block.

4. Press the "#" key again to block the number.

5. This works for landline phone numbers. Cell phone providers don't make it as easy to block phone numbers. Your own individual cell phone or smartphone may provide a way to block individual phone numbers from within the phone.

   If not, you may at least be able to set a specific phone number to be a "No Ring" number, so that your phone won't ring when that number calls you.

   If you are being harassed by someone, you can call your cell phone provider with the details of your situation and they will often block it for you. You may be required to provide a police report to your cell phone provider before they will apply the block.

   In the worst case scenario, you may need to change your cell phone number, which cell phone companies will normally do for free in a harassment situation.

Tips & Warnings

• If the exact steps above do not work with your landline phone, contact the customer service department of your specific phone company to find out their procedures.