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Caller ID showing up when turned off

Tanisn — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:58:17 GMT

I use my private phone for work, so I always have my caller ID turned off (so the person I call sees a blocked number only), however, twice this past week the person I am calling sees my private cell number. Both times this has happened I’ve called my friend to see what they see when I call, and they see a “blocked number”….so not everyone can see my number, but some definitely can. This is a safety/security issue. Anyone else have this happen or have an idea how to stop it? I’ve toggled my caller id on/off in settings in my iPhone, it didn’t help (the last call I made, my number was visible to the caller).

Re: Caller ID showing up when turned off

hairbag1 — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:20:24 GMT

@Tanisn

if that person has your number in their Contacts list...I wonder if they can still see your name even if you blocked it.

Re: Caller ID showing up when turned off

Tanisn — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:23:42 GMT

These are work related calls (people that are strangers to me, and I am to them). So I don’t think that’s it.

Re: Caller ID showing up when turned off

hTideGnow — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:23:57 GMT

how you turn off caller ID?? did you use #31# before you dial the 10 digit?

Re: Caller ID showing up when turned off

slusagm — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:25:42 GMT

@Tanisn

Phone settings can also set to hide all outgoing calls

iPhones have a “show my caller ID” feature in settings if you really want to hide your number, go to Settings>Phone>Show My Caller ID

Some Android phones: Homescreen go to Apps > Settings > My Device.

Open Call > Call Settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.

Select "Hide number".

Re: Caller ID showing up when turned off

Tanisn — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:29:04 GMT

It’s a setting in my iPhone.

Re: Caller ID showing up when turned off

Tanisn — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:32:20 GMT

I have had my iPhone “show caller ID” turned “off” for over a year because I use it for work. Only some recipients seem to be able to see my number (2 this past week to my knowledge). When I call someone in the room with me, to see what they see, it says “No Caller ID”, yet 2 people this past week could see me number (and one called me back!)

Re: Caller ID showing up when turned off

hairbag1 — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:25:17 GMT

@Tanisn

maybe log in to the apple / iphone help board.. See if they have any insight why this happens to you.