Want to make a call but hide your caller ID? Here’s a quick trick to do that.
More and more our privacy is no longer staying private. Often text messages now say things like “Maybe: Susan Jones” even if you don’t have a Susan in your phone. And yes, it’s most likely Susan.
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While I’m not aware of all the details behind the privacy policies on how tech companies share information, here is one tip for protecting your privacy when it comes to blocking your caller identification.
Dial *67 before making the call. For example, you’d type: * 6 7 2-1-2-777-XXXX
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By adding the *67 at the top, you are going to be blocking your caller ID and the number will show up for the person you are calling as “No Caller ID.”
This is a sure way to block your caller ID before making a call.
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