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caller using different numbers to call

ckkong — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:27:34 GMT

I have a question about somebody who keeps calling and texting, but uses multiple numbers. My friend has been blocking the person each time they use a different number. Just wanted to know if there is a way to stop that. Is it a phone app or is the person hiding their number by having a different number showing? I think it is one of those apps that lets you generate a different number, but she seems to sometimes use a few of the same numbers, so its tricky to know for sure.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Jb456 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:37:46 GMT

Likely a phone app there is many.. you can check out prankowl just for fun. You can send people prank calls over internet and make the number appear as anything you wish. Just so you get an idea how easy these apps are to change number. And that's a website not even an app.

If the person calling is doing it with bad intentions and you guys are worried you may want to consider getting the authorities involved

Re: caller using different numbers to call

gblackma — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:53:32 GMT

Sorry to hear that @ckkong what make and model phone does your friend use? I believe it was mentioned here that Google pixel has a spam filter. That could be adopted to other Android phones. Here's a Forbes article on spam blocking https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2018/12/30/in-2019-heres-how-to-stop-robocalls-scammers-on-iphone-android-verizon-att/#6c389c233fbe

@ckkong wrote:
I have a question about somebody who keeps calling and texting, but uses multiple numbers. My friend has been blocking the person each time they use a different number. Just wanted to know if there is a way to stop that. Is it a phone app or is the person hiding their number by having a different number showing? I think it is one of those apps that lets you generate a different number, but she seems to sometimes use a few of the same numbers, so its tricky to know for sure.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

ckkong — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:57:13 GMT

He used to have HTC, but purchased Samsung A10 now, which is a better phone. I was telling him to block the numbers. He said that the person keeps contacting him with a different number and texting him with different numbers.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Jb456 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:59:12 GMT

@ckkong just google "text from any number" all kinds of websites allow you to do this and make up any number. Plenty of apps to download as well.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Lar — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:01:53 GMT

@ckkong On my android phone I've used the "block all calls not on my contact list" for a short time until spammers get tired of my number. Credit to @gblackma for the blocking link where it mentions doing the above. Cheers

Re: caller using different numbers to call

ckkong — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:02:07 GMT

Is there a way to stop somebody generating numbers to contact his mobile? He is getting tired of having to block all the numbers. He accidentally blocked me and only realized a few days later.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Jb456 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:03:10 GMT

@ckkong wrote:
Is there a way to stop somebody generating numbers to contact his mobile? He is getting tired of having to block all the numbers. He accidentally blocked me and only realized a few days later.

No unfortunately not other then asking the person to stop or getting authorities involved

Re: caller using different numbers to call

ckkong — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:03:37 GMT

Where is this option on the Samsung A10? I also get unwanted callers on my phone too. I used Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge. I think the issue would be if the callers are clients or important numbers not on the call list then we would not be able to get the calls.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Lar — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:06:19 GMT

@Jb456 **bleep** I did the google search as suggested and boy am I getting an education in spoofing today, LOL. Cheers

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Jb456 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:09:36 GMT

@ckkong wrote:
Where is this option on the Samsung A10? I also get unwanted callers on my phone too. I used Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge. I think the issue would be if the callers are clients or important numbers not on the call list then we would not be able to get the calls.

On my android these are the options I have.

Likely the same way you could get to it on Samsung.

Open phone app

Click 3 dots on top right

Click block numbers.

Select what you want to toggle on and off..

But remember you might miss important calls from unknown numbers or private numbers by doing that.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

ckkong — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:10:54 GMT

Yes. He did have to get the authorities involved. I am not sure if that stopped the person. The person threatened him actually that he has to change his number. The situation was quite serious since they even came to the home, his family member's home, and the work place without permission.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

gblackma — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:12:47 GMT

👍 @Lar now I know who to blames for the next crank call I get.🤔�

@Lar wrote:
@Jb456 **bleep** I did the google search as suggested and boy am I getting an education in spoofing today, LOL. Cheers

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Jb456 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:13:33 GMT

@gblackma wrote:
👍 @Lar now I know who to blames for the next crank call I get.🤔�
@Lar wrote:
@Jb456 **bleep** I did the google search as suggested and boy am I getting an education in spoofing today, LOL. Cheers

@gblackma 😝😂😂😂

Re: caller using different numbers to call

ckkong — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:13:41 GMT

Thank you. That was what I thought might be an issue.

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Lar — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:15:10 GMT

@ckkong Good to hear the police are involved because now it's much more serious. Perhaps a restraining order from the court may be needed. Best of luck to your friend. Cheers

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Jb456 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:15:40 GMT

Only other thing is if they're not attached to there number is to change number. Public mobile allows one change per 30 days.

@ckkong

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Jb456 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:16:48 GMT

I shouldn't ask but I am. Is it a crazy ex? 😂😂

Re: caller using different numbers to call

Lar — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:18:14 GMT

@gblackma Ah shucks and here I was planning my first spoofed call to you. Guess the cats out of the bag now, Cheers

Re: caller using different numbers to call

ckkong — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:26:48 GMT

Thank you!