If someone uses a VPN, can they get around call blocking?

I blocked someone who's constantly texting me (and I asked them to stop but they won't). When this person is at home, his wireless is through a VPN which seems to be able to get around the block. How do I counter this and stop them from texting my phone?

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Verizon_Support

GemCollector,

No one likes harassing texts or calls. Help has arrived. You can block numbers for up to 90 days at no cost on My Verizon. http://vz.to/21LJcv6. You can also block them permanently if you have FamilyBase ($4.99 a month) on your account. http://vz.to/1RAZjEn

JosephT_VZW

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JEFFMD

Call blocking is based completely around the phone number, not where it is coming from. VPN does nothing.

Verizon_Support

GemCollector,

JosephT_VZW

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GemCollector

I have the number blocked, I deleted them from my contacts and all the

messages and they're still able to get texts through to my phone. I thought

the VPN might be allowing it to happen.

GemCollector

I have them blocked yet I'm still getting texts from the number. How can

that happen?

On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:47 AM, vzw_customer_support <

weskeene

Perhaps they are employing a number-spoofing method to get around your blocking. This may have progressed past a technology problem and moved into a law enforcement problem, if you're being harassed. Stay safe out there!

Ann154

Which phone model do you have? If you have an iPhone, could they be sending you iMessages?

GemCollector

I'm using an LG v20 so no iPhone messaging.

veryfrustrated0118

Call the cops and report the person.

Verizon_Support

We want to make sure you are okay. The last resort to a situation like this would be to change your mobile number. This can be done for free on your My Verizon. Find more information by following this link, https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/change-mobile-number-faqs/.

JavierMD_VZW

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Verizon_Support

We want those calls to stop. Let's review this more. What is the number calling you? How did you block the number on your account?

JasperM_VZW

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GemCollector

Thank you for your reply, I don't know how this person is getting past the

blocking I set up through the Verizon Wireless website but I've had another

conversation with them and I believe this problem is resolved.

On Sep 13, 2017 10:11 AM, "vzw_customer_support" <forums@verizonwireless.com>