How to Stop Cellphone Nuisance Calls
Most people take their cellphones with them wherever they go. This allows them to stay in touch with friends and family members. However, it also means that you can receive nuisance calls at any time. You can stop many cellphone nuisance calls. How you block them depends on your carrier, your cellphone and the types of calls you receive.
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Go to donotcall.gov to register your cellphone in the national database of numbers that telemarketers cannot call. You need your phone number and an email address to register your phone. Legally, most telemarketers cannot call your cellphone. However, if they do, you can stop them by enrolling in the government's registry.
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Block numbers on your cellphone. Many phones allow you to make a list of numbers that cannot call the phone. Check the manuals and menus of your phone to see if this option is available. If you receive nuisance calls from the same number repeatedly, block those numbers.
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Call your cellphone service provider. Most providers have a service you can use to block phone numbers from calling your cellphone. Your provider may charge you for this.
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Download third-party software to block calls from unwanted numbers. Most smartphones have an application available that can block calls. Check the app market for your phone.
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