I want to block any calls from a restricted, anonymous or otherwise bogus caller. Any way to do that? Vonage has anonymous call blocking, I'm hoping Verizon has something similar. Also, $5/month to block 20 numbers? Kinda lame.
I used one of those so-called number blocks from the AP store, and found myself getting more calls then ever, and having to block each one. I believe that AP was selling my number. I am finding that using this new Verizon seems to be working. I went into my individual number, and used the BLOCK all for Hidden, unknown, blocked, etc., and my phone has been quiet since then. No more, "this is Jennifer, blah, blah, blah"
Use Mr Number app from the play store. There are many similar blocking apps. That is, if you use Android.
Yeah, I'm not paying Verizon more money every month to block x numbers and ID calls the same way a nationally recognized free app does. Verizon sells the your number, and now they have access to your contacts as well...so....
All cellular numbers are public numbers. Carriers fought for people many years ago to keep cellular numbers private and telemarketers won. Carriers even asked their customers to help fight it. You can make your private by registering the DNC. Also keep in mind ANY company you do business with you give them the right to Telemarket you as long as you are doing business with them up to 45 days past that.
So any telemarketing you get may not even be from Verizon at all.
